IMHO, might be a good idea to get a second, or even third, opinion on whether or not to get other treatments T.C.. A year ago from last September my oncologist wanted to put me on radiation treatments in order to drop my PSA count from a consistent 1.5 to below 1. Told him I'd get back to him in a couple of weeks with my answer. Talked to a GP with a lot of years practice and a nurse with 30 years, and both told me in no uncertain terms NOT to have the treatment.The tumour in my testicle has been confirmed as a seminoma, which is a type of malignant cancer. Specialists at a hospital in another city close to me will look at my case to determine whether they think I need other treatments or, in light of the negative CT scans, whether the removal of the testicle followed by regular monitoring will be enough.
A few months later, due to my PSA increasing from a consistent 1.5 to a one-time 2.7 he wanted to put me on a chemo regimen of two fairly strong pills, one of which was prednizone, can't remember the other but it was very strong. I refused this treatment as well because I felt just fine, and the PSA dropped back to the familiar 1.5, which it's been for the past five years, since I started the Eligarde treatments, which are very benign, require only day surgery every three months. In fact, I often forget I have prostate cancer.
Well, hope this helps T,C. and all the best, whatever you decide and I'm praying for the best possible outcome.
FWIW
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