Decision made. I’m pT3a, N0 M0 (see my profile for details ). My extensive research points to a combo treatment of HT / RT / Brachy (NHS and NICE approved). MDT met again a couple of days ago and their recommendation (without my input) was the same. I had a consultation at Addenbrookes yesterday with a top prostatectomy surgeon and he agreed with me that my decision was the best one, as surgery would carry at least a 30% chance of recurrence. So I collected my prescription on way out! I took my first bicalutamide tablet taken this morning…..so the treatment is underway. Just over 62 days (NHS target) since GP referral so well done to them after a thorough diagnosis. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders with regards to timelines (chasing the NHS, politely!), but I’m under no illusion that the next few months of treatment will present challenges. My wife and I are a strong team and we intend to take everything in our stride and, hopefully, this curative pathway will prevail. Here we go…..wish us luck!
Well, I didn’t think that the Jura trip could be surpassed. But it was - Mrs AW and I spent a week in the Pyrenees with extraordinary vistas. We averaged 20km per hike and 800m ascent and descent. Posted here to inform any of you Trojans who are following me down the radiotherapy route. AW
Incredible stamina and strength 
Good Evening Alpine Wanderer
Well that's fantastic news - it just shows that if your results are right brachytherapy boost is the way to go. Much less invasive than surgery and the same result without most of the possible side effects.
I am very pleased with this result
I'm pleased for you - happy days.
Thank you for your continued support - it's much appreciated.
Kind Regards - Brian.
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Mrs AW and I have benn watching TV. I’ve just had chance to read my results again (slowly!) and noticed that the reading is marked as <0.030. This is excellent news as the “<“ is crucial: it means that the reading is actually lower than the hospital measuring equipment can detect. I am absolutely delighted as my PSA is officially “undetectable “. 
AW
Absolutely brilliant news
