PSA 5.2. Gleason 4;3 = 7. Bone Scan clear. T2/T3a N 0 M 0
Thanks to all for their help before I made my treatment decision. Seen my Oncologist today. Agreed HRT required for 12 months, to be reviewed at the
end of that period. Jabs every 12 weeks. Bicalutamide tablets 50mg daily starting today! First jab in 10 days. Agreed EBRT of 20 fractions starting in couple
of months, no rectal spacer required and no procedure required for markers in prostate. Offered clinical trial called Sabre, EBRT of 5 high doses over 2 weeks, but included pelvic lymph nodes and needed gold markers putting in prostate as part of trial! Decided against that one.
Agreed the tried and tested EBRT of 20 fractions plus the HRT and jabs etc. Here goes. !!!!!!!!!!
badger1234 , my treatment plan was very similar to yours, apart from I had the 6 monthly hormone injections.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Keep us posted on how you get on.
Any questions, we are all here for you!
Take Care
Steve (SteveCam)
Hello badger1234
12 months HT doesn't sound too bad and 20 fractions of RT. I wish you well with the treatment.
Thank you for keeping us up to speed.
Best wishes - Brian.
Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
Strength, Courage, Faith, Hope, Defiance, VICTORY.
I am a Macmillan volunteer.
Noted thanks. How did the HRT and RT go for you, side effects wise please?
Hi Badger,
my story/symptoms - just about identical to yours, except a Gleason of 9. Started HT Jul 2nd, RT 24 Oct.
The RT went exceedingly well. No enemas, no tattoos, just the Planning Appt and straight into it. One hiccup, the machine broke down and had to go back on a Saturday morning.
Total side effects of HT & RT - minimal, if any at all ! Slightly "dicky" tummy towards end of RT but that may well have been due to the trials and tribulations of the trains & buses on my 90 mile round trip each day. 11/10 for the Southampton radiotherapy staff !!!
Had my follow up yesterday - PSA of 0.06. Happy bunny !!
Well done you, I am pleased all went well and the path to recovery is ahead.
May I ask how you avoided the enemas, did you just empty bowels in the morning or take laxido or something similar?
badger1234 it was all the usual side effects with the Hormone and Radiotherapy treatments, mood swings, hot flushes, fatigue, etc...
Please click on my profile picture (the Tyne Bridge) to see my story so far (well nearly up to date).
It wasn't as bad as it looks! Well at the time it felt like it.
On 15th February I should be celebrating 3 years in Remission (or Biochemical Remission as my Oncologist said).
The whole experience will change your outlook on life, it certainly did with me).
Steve (SteveCam)
badger1234 I know from October 2021 when I had my Radiotherapy treatment, I still had the enemas, they aren't that bad.
Just like a stick of dynamite, after about 10 minutes, "Bang", just the once.
Steve (SteveCam)
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007