New diagnosis

Hi Bro. and welcome 

It looks like a low key affair although you don't give any PSA figures

But assuming all is low (ISH) and tumour contained then fairly straightforward.

A shortish period on HT (hopefully), and 4 weeks on RT.

I went down the RT route and it really was quite easy. I didn't fancy the major surgery route.

I am sure others will come on with their thoughts but any questions please ask

Best wishes

Steve 

Hi thanks

Glad you had a smooth journey

PSA 6.1 and 5.9 

Currently not Offered HT, stopped his testosterone as soon as PSA came back raised although not high at all

He doesn't want the surgery route so good to hear your experience has been positive 

BW

Ok, that's good , low PSA.

I didn't have HT either and I think that generally with your stats (similar to mine by the way) HT not needed although probably not everyone would agree on that.

Steve

Yes, makes sense not needed 

Thanks very much 

Hello Bro101 and welcome from another wife.

My husband had EBRT to the whole of the pelvic area but he is T4 - he found this relatively easy and above all it was successful in the area treated, plus he has had no long term side effects after 4.5 years. With your husbands stats I would have thought he could be a good candidate for Brachytherapy of some kind. The only slight concern is the Gleason 7(3+4). I have attached a link which will guide you through the different treatment pathways, particularly in section 2 and then come back with any questions.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/about-us/projects/best-practice-pathway/

Thanks so much x

Hello Bro101 

A warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community - I know you don't want to be here but we are a decent bunch.

I had 20 fractions of Radiotherapy, the only side effects for me were frequency during the latter fractions and fatigue - but we are all different and all react differently.

You say he's worried about the side effects and 

Bro101 said:

Mentally its another thing,

We do offer free counselling from BUPA and here's the link:

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/emotional-help/bupa-counselling-and-emotional-well-being-support

There's also help available from Anxiety UK on 0344 477 5774 or www.anxiety.uk.org.uk

Whatever treatment he's going to have he will be on a "Curative Pathway" and those two words got me to where I am today.

If I can do anything else for you just drop me a message.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you x

Yes, I would definitely explore the possibility of brachytherapy as a mono therapy.   AW