IMRT radiation

gkoper
gkoper Member Posts: 173
edited March 2014 in Prostate Cancer #1
After having Davinci surgery in May that apparently left behind some micro cells, I am opting for IMRT radiation therapy. I would appreciate any comments from any who have experience/knowledge with IMRT therapy.
Thanks,
George

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  • lewvino
    lewvino Member Posts: 1,010
    #2
    George,
    Just curious...did u
    George,
    Just curious...did u have a positive margin? Is your PSA Rising?
    I have a positive margin post surgery in August. I get my first PSA on Oct. 19 following my surgery.

    Larry
  • gkoper
    gkoper Member Posts: 173
    #3
    lewvino said:

    George,
    Just curious...did u
    George,
    Just curious...did u have a positive margin? Is your PSA Rising?
    I have a positive margin post surgery in August. I get my first PSA on Oct. 19 following my surgery.

    Larry

    Hi Larry
    Margins were clear.....psa 1 month post surgery was .3 (June)
    A couple of weeks ago it was .7
    They found a very small area on ct scan in the right seminal vesticle area that is the culprit. I start IMRT radiation next week. Good luck on your psa in a few days (isn't the waiting a bummer?).....we're all hoping the best for you.
    George
  • lewvino
    lewvino Member Posts: 1,010
    #4
    gkoper said:

    Hi Larry
    Margins were clear.....psa 1 month post surgery was .3 (June)
    A couple of weeks ago it was .7
    They found a very small area on ct scan in the right seminal vesticle area that is the culprit. I start IMRT radiation next week. Good luck on your psa in a few days (isn't the waiting a bummer?).....we're all hoping the best for you.
    George

    Thanks George...yes waiting
    Thanks George...yes waiting is the pitts but I have a positive outlook. Having Excellent success on Everything post surgery.

    I've got to get a new pict of me to post on here. I've dropped 50 pounds since the pict was taken. (Dropped the weight on purpose so don't worry). You won't be able to see me in a new picture! LOL.

    Larry

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