Post radiotherapy oncologist appointment

Hi Dogs4me yes I think it is too far in advance.  Do you have a CNS you can talk to?

Yes he does but he is always really reluctant to call them for some reason. Maybe I will ring them .....

Go for it. 

Sorry I should have said thank you ️ 

Hello Karen (Dogs4me ) 

It's normal standard practice to have an oncology meeting (although it may be with a CNS or Macmillan Nurse) 6 - 8 weeks after completing radiotherapy. It's usual to have a PSA test around this time too.

The timing of this is to ensure all is well after radiotherapy, check that HT is going well and to establish a new base line figure for his PSA - even though the radiotherapy will keep on working for another 12 - 18 months.

Kind regards - Brian.

Thank you Brian

You should do a PSA test before each visit to the oncologist which will normally be at 6 month intervals and otherwise as directed by your healthcare team.

These routine appointments are normally to review your PSA and check on any ongoing side effects from treatment. They will always ask you about any adverse effects to your bladder and bowel function.

Hopefully nothing to get too concerned about.

Rob (Sandberg)

Thank you Rob

Each Consultant is different, I had monthly appointments, with a blood test immediately after, the results are included in the letter to my GP. I then went to 3 monthly appointments after my 20 sessions of RT and again, a blood test immediately after the appointment.

The initial monthly tests were to check my bloods (PSA) and see how I was coping with Abiraterone. After the RT the three monthly took a little getting used to after the intensity of the RT.

My appointments just fell immediately after my RT. 

Best of luck, if in doubt ring the department.

Hi Dogs4me. As I recall,  the timing of my last contact with the Man was about the same timescale. And he certainly had an up to date psa number to tell me. I  suspect one will be arranged for a few days before 4 August. If not, ask why!

Good luck, Dave