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Posted 12 Apr 2022 at 14:57

Apparently not due to the area having previously been irradiated.

User
Posted 13 May 2022 at 16:56

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Can you have the node surgically removed?

Apparently not.

 

User
Posted 13 May 2022 at 17:01

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hi,

You're having very good treatment, is it private or NHS?

A big decision about whether to have ADT or let it grow until the CT scan can see it.  Would the ADT mean no SABR?   It seems a bit more risky but going for SABR seems a decent option, I think it's what I'd do   Certainly if SABR was precluded with ADT.

All the best, Peter

It's NHS, Peter. UCLH in Euston. I'm being very well looked after indeed.

I guess the ADT might stunt the growth of the "spot" which would defeat the exercise somewhat, I feel. I had such a bad time on ADT last time that I want it to kick it as far down the road as I possibly can. 

 

 

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Posted 13 May 2022 at 17:05

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Hope you find a way forward peesee.

If the node can be blasted with SABR that would be good as long as the risks to your bowel are sufficiently low. Surgery is probably not an option after prostatectomy and salvage radiotherapy. All the best,

My next PSA is due mid-June and if it has risen to 5.0 or higher then a further PSMA scan will follow. Hopefully that will show that the single spot is still "single" and that it has grown to a size that makes it amenable to SABR. I'll update when I know. 

 

 
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