Hi,
This is my first post. I had Da Vinci surgery in March and pathology report showed positive margins and ECE. 2 PSA readings since surgery which were both detectable-.18 and .31. Uro surgeon and radiation oncologist (who I met with Friday) both recommend 6 month HT starting now and RP in 2 months. I' m on board with that, but wanted to get another perspective, as there seems to be some variation in looking at this forum as to how these treatments are done. Would be interested in names of both radiation oncologists and medical oncologists in Dallas that anyone has experience with. Am also setting up an appointment with UT Southwestern and would be interested in anyone's experience with them. You can also email privately if you are not comfortable with posting.
Thanks so much
Keith n Dallas
PSA 3.9 before biopsy, risen from 2.3 2 yrs earlier
DX 2/7/11-Gleason 6, 6/12 cores positive
Da Vinci 3/18/11
Catheter in for 4 1/2 weeks due to bladder healing problems
Pathology report Gleason 7 (3+4) Positive margin, EPE, no seminal, no lymph
PSA .18 on 5/9/11, .31 on 6/20
Recommended short-term HT with RP 2 months later