Made the SRT decision today

Met with the RO today. My wife and I really liked him. We made the decision to move forward with SRT and I'm at peace with it. Treatments will be 7 weeks at 70 Gy with IMRT/IGRT on the Varian True Beam machine. Scheduled the simulation on Wednesday and probably start treatments next week. The hospital is only 15 minutes from our house, so an added benefit.

I'm an avid cyclist, but my Uro recommends I stay off the bike for a while even though the RO didn't have a concern. All he had to do is mention the word stricture. He recommended 12 ounce curl exercises instead (Uro is a biking friend). I think we are going to commence that exercise program in conjunction with the NCAA tourney on Thursday.

I appreciate all those who have given me their insights. Any last words of wisdom is much appreciated. I hope to gain readmission into the zero club once again in the not too distant future. I miss buying all those virtual drinks.

David - thank you for the encouragement. You have always been open, honest and caring. I personally wish you all the best.

Best of luck. It will be over before you know it. I commented on my minimal side effects in your previous thread. I don't think I mentioned that I was able to work throughout my SRT, although I did work at home due to the logistics of getting to the hospital which was in the opposite direction from my office. If the hospital and office had been closer together I'd probably have been able to go to the office most days.

Jim

Congrats on making the decision. I assume you'll be doing it without ADT?

- Allen

BD good luck with the SRT and hope you get a good outcome.  SRT side effects were generally mild for me but fatigue did become a factor.  I think the one hour drive each way didn't help so that should work to your advantage.  So far SRT has been a success for me six months out and I hope the same for you!