Radiotherapy alone treatment ?

Hi Repton 

I had 20 sessions of RT without HT in 2017.

It was IGRt and IMRT with fiducial markers, possibly not classed as conventional.

Any questions please ask

Steve 

Thank you Steve!

Was it effective or what was the outcome please? 

I will have many more questions overnight  as I get used to this new medical vocabulary. The Oncologist has also indicated 20 sessions for moi. Thank you again. Chris 

Hello Chris (Repton122d95) 

Welcome to the group although i am so sorry to find you here. I had radiotherapy in conjunction with Hormone Therapy and you can read the notes for my journey by clicking on my name or avatar. No long term after effects (yet!).

Here's a link to our guide to Radiotherapy:

Radiotherapy-for-prostate-cancer.

Although radiotherapy has come on in leaps and bounds and now some hospitals use laser targeting as opposed to tattoos you might wish to check out something called "Space-Oar". It's not usually provide on the NHs but you can purchase it yourself if you think it's worthwhile.

Feel free to ask any questions, however trivial.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Repton122d95 , I have a feeling that stereotactic RT isn’t an option at the start (but I might be wrong).  It is very targeted and high dose so generally used on micro mets.  You are on a curative pathway.

Well the outcome is

I'm still here, yes went ok, quite easy actually, I didn't think conventional was used that much now so perhaps you'll be having the same as me.

Best wishes 

Steve 

Excellent Brian. Thank you and more questions will follow in this week once I understand a little more. Chris 

Thx Steve as I need to contact the NHS Consultant again soon and ask these sort of questions. So your words are very encouraging. When I asked the excellent Oncologist if I might skip the hormones stage he immediately said yes! Best wishes Chris  

Thank you David. Makes sense! Chris 

Yes Chris, that does seem quite unusual, they do like to add the HT probably as a belt and braces approach. As long as stats are low then should be ok without, yours do seem low

All the best 

Steve 

What an incredible journey Brian !!  I will read your story again in daylight when I am fully awake. Congratulations when sharing your story as it's an inspiration to all. Your Christmas Day happenings anniversary is on the way soon!  Chris