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Posted 28 Apr 2017 at 10:11

Three years ago today I went into theatre and came out a few hours later after parting company with a cancerous prostate. Today I will have salvage RT session number 16 of 33. Not quite what I had in mind three years ago but I am still here and still have lots of options open.

Thanks for all the support over that time.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 28 Apr 2017 at 12:09

Chris,

You have been amazing member of this forum, I thank you for all your contributions.
I wish you all the very best for the future which I sincerely hope will be long and happy!

User
Posted 28 Apr 2017 at 12:28

Chris, everything is going to be OK. And if any other issue, as you say, lots of options to go.

The best to you,

Lola.

User
Posted 28 Apr 2017 at 13:33

Keep smiling Chris, I know, like me, you tend to be a glass half full person so keep positive

User
Posted 28 Apr 2017 at 15:12
Hi Chris,

Half way through the RT, here's hoping the rest of the treatments go both well and quickly for you and you get a great end result

Best wishes, Arthur

User
Posted 29 Apr 2017 at 09:30

Keep fighting Chris

Bri

User
Posted 07 May 2017 at 19:01
Hi

How soon after completion of salvage RT without HT would you expect to have a PSA test, I understand that it can take upto a couple of years for reliable results but was surprised to be told it would be three months after completing RT. That would be six months from the previous test. As it is an assumption the cancer is in the prostate bed couldn't the cancer be elsewhere and growing.

Thanks Chris

Edited by member 07 May 2017 at 19:02  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 07 May 2017 at 20:34
Hi Chris

Finished salvage RT in June 2016.

First PSA in Sept, then December, then March 2017. PSA doubled within 6 months to 1.2 so now on HT.

All the best

Kevan

User
Posted 07 May 2017 at 21:40

Hi Chris, I finished the RT in Sept and had the first PSA test the following March so 6 months.
It then took 2 years to reach its lowest point

Bri

User
Posted 07 May 2017 at 21:52

I think it is a bit like the chemo CC - the PSA can rise for a short time after RT as the cancer cells die off so PSA is not reliable immediately afterwards.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 25 May 2017 at 19:23
Just an update.

Just had the last of my 33 sessions of salvage RT. Urinating is very painful and very little volume, hopefully more to do with the SPC than RT. Bowels just about okay but slight leakage, perhaps now the mini enemas have finished things should settle.

I have been warned things may get worse in the next few weeks.

So get on with life and wait three months for next PSA.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 25 May 2017 at 19:54

Well done Chris. They told me any side effects would peak about two weeks after the RT ended

Enjoy the summer ☀️☀️

User
Posted 25 May 2017 at 19:57
Hi Chris,

Pleased that you have completed RT ok. I think you will have a few side effects in the coming weeks but these should settle down in time.

Hope everything goes well for you from now on. You deserve an easier time.

Take care.

Steve

User
Posted 25 May 2017 at 20:46

Good luck for the coming weeks and months Chris.

Hope your recovery goes well

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails
User
Posted 25 May 2017 at 20:51

Best wishes as always Chris.

User
Posted 26 May 2017 at 19:11

Hi Chris hope things settle down quickly for you All the best Andy

User
Posted 08 Jul 2017 at 10:19

Just catching up with the news, and can honesty say I had my legs tightly crossed reading yours.
Hope everything went as planned, and although recovery is slow, things will get better.
Take care.
toad.

User
Posted 10 Aug 2017 at 22:29
11 weeks post salvage RT, PSA down from 0.27 to 0.08.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 10 Aug 2017 at 22:31
11 weeks post salvage RT, PSA down from 0.27 to 0.08.

Thanks Chris

User
Posted 10 Aug 2017 at 22:31
11 weeks post salvage RT, PSA down from 0.27 to 0.08.

Thanks Chris

 
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