DRE exam

  How long after ProstRcision seeds implant should a DRE be performed ?

 Hi lifeguyd

ProstRcision is a procedure performed at the Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia. The procedure consist of  implanting  the prostate with radioactive seeds followed by Precision Conformal Beam Radiation. My psa have discreased from a high of 6 to 4 since I complete my treatment in oct. 2006. The goal is reduce the psa score to 0.2 within  2-5 years after the treatment.

Go to their webb site at www.rcog.net for a better explanation

of the program or call them at 404-320-1550/1-800-952-7687.

Hi ~ JohnBoy,   It's the first we’ve heard of this procedure. It’s nice to see another option here on the forum for Newbies to research…     Please consider adding a Signature Line … The Helpful Hints link located in the 2nd locked thread at the top on the prostate main page titled:   Prostate Cancer Resources, Helpful Hints, and Topic Thread Links   will help guide you to getting your signature started…   (this is really helpful to all of us) Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy mama bluebird - Lee & Buddy… from North Carolina   v           We invite you to visit our personal thread :   Click Here:   “Our Journey” ~ Sharing is Caring   April 3, 2006  53 on surgery day RRP / Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy PSA 4.6   Gleason  3+3=6    T2a   Confined to Prostate 3rd PSA 08-07-2007 Less than 0.1 Non-Detectable :)

Hi Johnboy and welcome - it is really interesting to hear of your (new to us) treatment, and I hope it goes all as planned. If you feel comfortable, please continue to share your experience. It will help and inform many far and near from you. Thanks for your comfort too. I agree! cheers & stay well, keep fighting!

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Creed_three

Lana posting for husband CJ (49 years). First PSA 3.5 (Nov 06). Open Radical Prostatectomy on Tuesday 17th April 2007. Gleeson 3 + 4 = 7. Confined to prostate. PSA 0.01 (June 07).

SWIMOM,

Yes, I took all of my prostate cancer treatment at the ROCG (RADIOTHERAPY CLINICS OF GEORGIA). They have some excellent doctors and staff there.

Johnboy