Hi, my partner, (he's 64), had a robotic radical prostatectomy in 2019 & his PSA was undetectable until sbout 12-18 months ago. It has been doubling every 3 months, even though still quite low ie; 0.11, most recent result, he has been referred for Radiation treatment (6 weeks - every day) He also has an inguinal hernia, which isn't causing him any pain, but he has been referred to a surgeon for assessment as to whether the hernia needs repairong prior to the radiation treatment. The Radiation Oncologist had given him an option of Surveillance for 3 - 6 months, as his PSA level is quite low, but, my partner wants to start the radiation treatment ASAP. I am very anxious & concerned for him, if he was to go ahead with the radiation treatment, if he would be acting too hastily, as he may be facing hernia surgery & Androgen Deprivation Therapy in the interim
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