No RT doesn't work like that, it doesn't zap cancer cells to oblivion, it just damages them so they are unable to replicate, they will die off naturally, but I believe this can take up to 18 months, until then I think they can add to the PSA levels, so generally your husbands PSA would be expected to fall over the next 18 months, but as he still has a prostate it's unlikely to reach an ultra low level even then and there may be blips along the way which will be more noticeable as he already has a low PSA level also as it sounds like he previously had an infection he may be susceptible to them and these can artificially increase PSA level.
I'm still suprised that a PSA test was conducted so soon after RT. I do think you need to have a good conversation with your consultant the next time you're scheduled to see or speak with him/her, mainly for the reassurance that focusing on PSA results or conversations on a forum are unlikely to give you, but from the details you've given there doesn't seem anything to worry about.
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