Radiotherapy without hormone therapy

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Posted 05 Jan 2023 at 23:23

Cheers Ido for information, I don't know how many Gys is involved in 7 dose UHRT, but a whole lot of radiation I guess.

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Posted 12 Jan 2023 at 18:40

The journey went another step today, with CT and MRI scans, very good staff and all went well. Then an appointment with very good doctor.

So UHRT begins on 23rd January, gold seeds and tattoos in place. No need for any special preparation, just a visit to loo before RT

So far so very good, there will probably be bumps along the way with the side effects, but one step at a time 🤔🙄😁

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Posted 23 Jan 2023 at 11:13

Day 1 of treatment, all went very well. Six sessions left on alternate days, so hopefully all over by Mon 6th.

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Posted 27 Jan 2023 at 13:28

First week over and all going very well so far. No significant side effects and lovely staff looking after me.

Three more sessions next week, then if all goes smoothly, final one on Monday 6th

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Posted 27 Jan 2023 at 20:58

Enjoy a bit of a break over the weekend.

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

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Posted 27 Jan 2023 at 23:02

Thanks Lyn, been a long week as hospital is an hour drive away. It will be nice to have a weekend off, definite signs of tiredness creeping in on this 70 year old body 🛌💤

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Posted 30 Jan 2023 at 23:21

Week 2 and the same brilliant help and skills from medical staff. They kindly changed my early appointments to later, which is a great help as it avoids driving in commuter traffic

Some expected side effects, difficulty peeing at times, not painful but on the way there. Lots of time I lie down then almost immediately get urge to go. Sleep becoming difficult, and with the travelling and RT, tiredness creeping in more and more

But overall still feel okay and no need for medication, I don't know if OTC ibuprofen or the like might help with inflammation which I guess I have. Not sure on guidelines with mild pain killers and RT.

Next session Wednesday, then only 2 to go.

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Posted 03 Feb 2023 at 14:01

Well week 2 finished, just one session left. No major side effects yet, so grateful to all the nurses, doctors and other staff for doing such a brilliant job.

Assuming Monday goes well, then its just to wait for PSA test 🤞

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Posted 06 Feb 2023 at 13:34

Final session completed, now the waiting and hoping begins. Was looked after so well, but also so grateful the tiring journeys are over.

Wonderful staff, will miss them.

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Posted 13 Feb 2023 at 12:33

Back at the gym today a week after end of treatment, three weeks after start of treatment

Starting to feel good again, heres hoping cancer is defeated 🤞🙏

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Posted 13 Feb 2023 at 16:18

Hi Tony,

Finishing treatment is such a great feeling.

Good luck and fingers crossed for the future.

Kev.

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Posted 13 Feb 2023 at 16:42

Thanks a lot Kev, best wishes to you too🤗

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Posted 26 Feb 2023 at 12:40

Well, have a cold which isn't fun, but grateful didnt get one during RT

Sun has reappeared in Sweden, so hopefully life will be on the up this week.

Peeing seems to be at pre treatment levels, about 3 times a night. Maybe will ask if any medication can help on that at my next appointment

Approximately two months till my first PSA test

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Posted 26 Feb 2023 at 20:06

I was given Solifenacin. I can't say it was a game changer but it did help once it had fully kicked in

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Posted 26 Feb 2023 at 21:17

Thanks for info Chris, will look into it 🤗

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Posted 24 Apr 2023 at 11:59

Well, some good news, first PSA test shows levels down from 9.0 to 2.0.

My nurse is happy with that, so I am too. I don't know what the optimum score is some two and a half months after RT.

Next test is 6 months time, I think then I'm looking for around 1.5 or lower

Once again I give thanks for the great treatment I have recieved and the support of family, friends and those who run and contribute to this wonderful forum.

Best wishes Tony

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