THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO AN UPDATE REMINDER IN 2016 SO THERE IS NO UPDATE.

PCa was found in only one of twelve cores. (One of twenty-four if you count the negative biopsy I had a year earlier.)

Because I wished to be treated at Loma Linda (long story) and they had a 70 day + waiting time, I opted to receive a 4 month Lupron shot a few weeks after diagnosis. (Not only does Lupron, one of the ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) drugs, slow or even temporarily stop the dividing of PCa cells, there is some indication from European studies that radiation plus ADT has a better long-term outcome than radiation alone.

A slot opened up several weeks early, so I began my treatments at LL on 20 Sep of '07, finishing the day before Thanksgiving.

My only noticeable side effects either during or after treatment were the normal urinary urgency and frequency and the obligatory "suntan" on my hips.

As of April of '08, my PSA was 0.77.

To date, my PSA is slowly trending downward, and I have no noticeable side effects. I am pleased with my choice and would do it again.

Seven years out now. Feeling fine and so far so good.

I had my most recent exam in early May. My PSA has been basically flat for three years - in the .35 range. My overall health is good.