I was not suitable for surgery as the cancer had spread to the lower spine (L5).
I have no significant long term effects from ADT, EBRT and chemotherapy (Docetaxel).
PSA has remained at 0.02 for last two 3 monthly tests.
I have an excellent quality of life with no pain or fatigue despite ADT.
PSA rose gradually to 1.21 over about a year.
EBRT given to a new pelvic lymph node met. MO said this would be better than bombarding me with more ADT & chemo.
PSA now 1.07.
PSA rose slowly from <0.02 to 1.21 over about a year.
On the 12th of December 2018 I completed 40 Gy in 5 fractions of stereotactic radiation to a presacral lymph node. PSA has continued to fall slowly over about a year to 0.02.
I have a good quality of life with no pain and no significant long term effects.
I am meeting with a urologist for a flow test, possible biopsy and Space OAR gel and re-radiation of the prostate. I am pain free and have enough energy for bike rides.
Good quality of life but no libido. Some hot flushes.
Gary's e-mail address is: garyjeant AT hotmail.com (replace "AT" with "@")