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DBozz
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Joined : Jan 2022
Posts : 13
Posted 5/4/2022 7:00 AM (GMT -6)
Well, I began this journey back in September. I was Gleason 7, 3+4. 7 of 17 biopsy's hot, December
No metastasis. Low genomic risk, February (I took out my profile data)
I opted to take the SBRT 5 treatment path using the Varian Edge machine at Buffet Cancer Center, part of the Nebraska Medicine compound.
Tomorrow will be my final treatment (5 total) Consult with RO yesterday, he is very pleased with the treatment, and will go back in 6 months for PSA check. If OK, 3 (sets) of 6 months PSAs, then 1 a year. After 5 years done deal. But I have high confidence I'll croak from something other than PC.
Side effects are minimal.
So thanks for all y'alls input recently on my other post.
The Bozz

Age 66, Diabetic 2, Past AFib, no events for 7 years
Diagnosed 9/21 Via MRI
PSA Progression
9/21 4.6 | 1/22 4.3 Up from <1 7 years prior

In the left base anterolateral peripheral zone, a linear area of 80 mL
hypo intensity of restricted diffusion is noted measuring 1.4 x 0.5 cm (PI-RADS 3).
Number of Positive Cores 7 -- Total Cores: 17
Greatest Grade 2, Gleason 3+4=7

12/21 MRI Fusion Biopsy
Gleason score 3+4 7 of 17 cores

1/6/22 CT scan with iodine no body metastatic changes

Bone image entire body with contrast no body metastatic changes
1/18/22 Synoptic Report

2//1/22
Decipherbio.com genomic results independent of the NCCN risk category
Scale of 0 – 1 Genomic risk 0.28
0.0 – 0.45 = Low Risk
Risk of metastasis with RT or RP 1% 5 year, 2.5% 10 year, 4.2% 15 year of mortality

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Tudpock18
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Posted 5/4/2022 7:16 AM (GMT -6)
DB, sounds good. Hope it continues to go well for you!

Jim
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F8
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Joined : Feb 2010
Posts : 5628
Posted 5/4/2022 7:57 AM (GMT -6)
if i were being treated today with your numbers SBRT would be at the top of my list! good luck man
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Terry's Cellar
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Joined : Mar 2017
Posts : 374
Posted 5/4/2022 8:36 AM (GMT -6)
DB, SBRT is a great option for low and intermediate risks guys who wish to preserve urinary and sexual function. Wishing you the best. Terry
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mattam
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Joined : Aug 2015
Posts : 3745
Posted 5/4/2022 9:19 AM (GMT -6)
Good luck ahead!
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JNF
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Joined : Dec 2010
Posts : 5666
Posted 5/4/2022 9:19 AM (GMT -6)
Best wishes. You chose a great treatment method that normally produces minimal, if any, side effects.
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DBozz
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Joined : Jan 2022
Posts : 13
Posted 5/5/2022 11:26 AM (GMT -6)
Thanks for the positive comments.
I perused many posts prior to creating an account. It's helpful to read the journeys other have gone/going through.
Comparing test results to lab reports.
I added my profile back into the Wrapping Up post, in the event they could be beneficial for anyone.
Take Care
DBozz
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Stephen S
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Joined : Oct 2019
Posts : 531
Posted 5/8/2022 5:44 AM (GMT -6)
Wishing you the best possible outcome. Its great you have the emotional will to essentially put it on the shelf (where it belongs) and get on with your life.
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Mumbo
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Posts : 1789
Posted 5/8/2022 6:43 PM (GMT -6)
Glad you are moving on with this. Don’t be a stranger, the success stories mean more in a few years.
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