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CSN lives in Pennsylvania, USA. He was 62 when he was diagnosed in December 2006. His initial PSA was 4.2 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was 3+4= 7 he was staged T2b and the treatment he chose was Radiation: IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy). Here is his story:

My situation is somewhat atypical since I have pre-existing pelvic nerve damage. However I followed the standard advice and read, talked to friends, and got several (3) medical opinions. All doctors recommended radiation because of my condition and I am almost done with IMRT (42 sessions, total dose 7560 cGy).

So far side effects are minimal and I have continued my usual daily activities, except for an hour in the day (40 minutes traveling to and from the hospital hospital and 20 minites of Rx). I will keep you updated and welcome questions about IMRT.

 

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December 2007

 

 

PSA has decreased from 4.7 to 2.7 at 6 months to 1.4 at one year. No symptoms but a slight increase in Bowel Movement frequency but that is slowly improving.

 

UPDATED

July 2008

 

 

PSA has decreased from 1.4 at one year to 0.90 at 18 months.

 

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January 2009

 

 

PSA at 24 months increased slightly to 1.3 (false increase due to ejaculation 2 days prior to test) but resumed downward pace 3 months later to 0.6.

 

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February 2010

 

 

Prior PSA 6 months ago was 0.8. Now it is 0.69. No therapy needed.

 

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March 2011

 

 

PSA 0.58 ng/ml.

 

CSN's e-mail address is: bcr22@verizon.net