12 month PSA result after final radiation

Great news Ulf and I hope you have got the cancer on the run for good.

Fantastic news Ulf Ulfhbg 

I wish you well and I hope it remains undetectable.

Best wishes - Brian.

Fantastic News !!!

Keep going.

First year in remission and hoping for many more.

Ulf (Ulfhbg ), that is great and anyone with Gleason 7 or T3bN1M0 should get real encouragement after reading your bio (just click on Ulfhbg ).  Thanks for letting us know.  David

Hi Ulf,

Really chuffed for you at the latest result & long may it continue.

Best Wishes

Brian

Thanks Brian !

I’ve been meaning to ask you. From what I understand you had 20 fractions of Hypofractionated IMRT (the Hypofractionation I guess because you had 20 fraction). In the 20 fractions, did they do whole pelvic radiation therapy as well (WPRT)?

I’ve seen your struggle with the PSA and if things come to worse i still believe you have tools available for a salvage treatment, like Brachy if needed or SBRT for that matter IF the PSA don’t drop.

Well, holding my fingers and toes crossed that the PSA is only having hickups and settles down 

Thanks my friend and best wishes - Ulf

Good Morning Ulf (Ulfhbg) 

I had 20 fractions of VMAT (Volumetric  Modulated Arc Therapy)  which covered both the Prostate and the Pelvic Lymph Nodes.

At the time of my meeting with the oncologist in December 2022 she confirmed that there was no spread to my bones and indeed the pelvic radiotherapy was as a precaution because of my high initial PSA. 

She also told me at the time she would try 3 years HT with a "curative intent" but the cancer had a high chance of coming back.

During the 3 years HT i could never get my PSA below 0.29 and to be honest when my HT stopped my testosterone came back very quickly .

With an initial PSA of 182 i have always been aware further investigation and treatment was on the cards so I am not worried what may follow - more interested than worried. 

I live just outside Manchester si I am under The Christie which is a cancer only specialist hospital and my consultant is one of the top ones.

Thank you for your support, it's very much appreciated.

Kind Regards - Brian.