Finished SRT Today

Just completed my last of 38 treatments today for SRT. Side effects have been fairly minimal during treatment, some intestinal issues and mild rectal bleeding, some mild bladder irritation but nothing horrible so far. The RO tells me radiation is the gift that keeps on giving but odds are slim of serious complications. The follow up appointment isn't for four months and PSA draw the last week of February. Hard to get a straight answer about what to expect if SRT is successful. RO said if it's ten it was unsuccessful but success is determined over time and several PSA draws although he only tests every six months. Does that sound right? My last PSA before treatment was 0.149. i would think it would be undetectable if it is a success but he said he'd be happy if it was 0.2 or similar. Any comments appreciated.

No ADT with the SRT. Just hoping it worked and initially they told me to wait three months before PSA draw because it was likely to go up after radiation. Now they say wait four months. I'm looking forward to the break but wanted to know if I should expect it to be undetectable if it's successful. I can't seem to get a straight answer or maybe there isn't one.

Congratulations upon your finishing up with the SRT. It does take time -right. Yes, it is hard to wait and see what has happened if anything. Enjoy the break, there is nothing that you can do right now but come back in February for that initial test. Good Luck- hope you are a big fat zero!

Hang in there!

It has just been a year since my SRT. I haven't had side effects during or after the radio therapy.

I just finished 38 rounds of SRT earlier this month. It took about two weeks for my insides to feel better. The lower the PSA the better. What is also critical is how fast it increases. You also may ask about hormonal treatment.

I have a rare form of Ductal Cancer which does not always raise your PSA. Had surgery last April (had to argue with the surgeon) and my PSA went to <0.1 in about 6 weeks. Even with a non detectable PSA, I started hormonal in June and started radiation in August. Based on some recent studies people had better long term outcomes doing hormonal and radiation, and sometimes chemo after surgery even with low PSA levels.

Good luck!
SRT did the trick for me.

Congrats on the finish line !!!!! ....Galileo, need to get off the 666 # LOL