Almost Four Months after SBRT

A couple of weeks ago I had a three month checkup with Dr King at UCLA following my five-course SBRT in late April. Had a blood draw the week before, so I already knew the good news -- PSA<0.01. My testosterone was also knocked down with my current T=6. Poster boy for chemical castration, and I'm happy for it to help the success of the SBRT. Both of these low scores are due to my second lupron injection in late May. The doctor advised that both scores could easily stay very low for another 3-6 months. As a radiation guy my PSA will probably start back up soon to its new normal, and determining what that level is may take a couple of years or so. At the appointment I filled out a post-treatment symptoms survey. Dr King looked at it briefly, smiled and said "Wow, you're fortunate. Only some temporary side effects from lupron which should go away pretty soon. You've got nothing to worry about. See you in six months. Now go enjoy yourself." I thanked him, and held myself together until I was outside.

Jim, good report. I'm about nine months ahead of you, my SBRT was late June 2015 with Dr King, I had nine months ADT. Yes, we are probably looking at 18 months to two years to get a real read on the PSA. I did find that testosterone recovered quickly and the few SE's of low T are noticeably reversing. Dr King has me on a 6 month lab schedule but followups can be telephone now unless I have a problem. I'm very please with the lack of SE's from the radiation treatment itself.

This was very nice to read. I wish you continued success!

"I thanked him, and held myself together until I was outside."

Jim - I'm glad for you, and I thank you for posting this update as I am interested in SBRT myself. Your closing comment hit home, as I dream of having that sort of moment myself.