I am now 10 days after my final prostate radiotherapy session (20 in total). I just can't help wondering if it has actually cured my cancer, as my consultant said it would. The worst part is now having to wait about three months for a blood PSA test and maybe other tests, to see if the cancer has indeed been eradicated.
Am I being paranoid or is this a normal reaction after treatment? I should be very happy, having sailed through the 20 sessions without any significant side effects. But at the moment I don't feel great, for the reasons noted above.
I'd love to hear from anybody who may have had similar experiences.
Hi Parkrunner
I must say it was a strange feeling after Radiotherapy finished in 2017.
Unfortunately nothing happens now unless the PSA starts rising again, I have never seen anyone since although in theory that means all ok.
What was your PSA just before Radiotherapy started?also any other stats like Gleeson, presume cancer contained in gland.
As long as the first one after Radiotherapy is Def lower and it doesn't start rising on future PSA results then all ok.
Any questions please ask
Best wishes
Steve
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