PSA 5.2. Gleason 4;3=7 . CPG 4 . T2/T3a. N O M 0
Saw Urology surgeon today in Lincoln. I need to see the Oncologist in next week or so. All options available to me , Op, RT, BT, HRT, or
combination of aforementioned ! HRT will be 1 to 3 months, then RT for 7.5 weeks, then HRT tablets 12 to 18 months.
Or I can reduce RT down to 3/4 weeks if I have Brachy.
My inclination is to have the HRT route, injections and tablets, plus the RT for 7.5 weeks, as above. Not read or heard any convincing
arguments to the contrary yet. Surgeon did say in my circumstances, self contained localised, 80% plus chance of 10 to 15 year
survival rate, lol! Chances are something else will come along by then.
Interested to hear anyones thoughts on my thought process please.
Hello badger1234
I can't fault you - you have 4 options - it's personal choice, go for the one that suits YOU!!
As folk who know me here, I fail to see just how an oncologist/urologist can give you an estimate of how long you will live - we are all different for goodness sake!! I go off FACT 98% of men with Prostate Cancer die WITH it not OF it!!
Ok, rant over, I had no choice, I had Hormone Therapy/Radiotherapy, I had every side effect going (they were an inconvenience not a problem). Would I do it again? 3 years on Hormone Therapy for a Curative Pathway, YES I would (you can read my journey by clicking on my avatar or name).
if you have any questions, just ask - I wish you well with your choice.
Best wishes - Brian.
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