I'm finally starting radiation next week. The usual 5 day a week protocol
What's the end result? Is the prostate still there? Is it just scar tissue? Does the dead tissue just reabsorb?
If there is just a burnt blob, shouldn't it be removed?
Or is there enough live tissue left for it to somewhat regrow?
I am replying to your post because my husband just finished his radiation, he had many of these same questions for his doctor, so it resonates with me. I went to some of his appointments with him, and this is what the doctor answered:
Your prostate is still there. Your body reabsorbs the radiated tissue. I don't remember the doctor saying anything about scar tissue. A "burnt blob" doesn't remain. It can recur, but there is treatment for that as well.
Here is a good article (according to my husband) that answers some of those questions, I hope.
pcf.org/c/treatment-for-pro...
Excellent! This is information that is on my level to understand.
Thank you
You are very welcome! Here's hoping your radiation and afterwards goes swimmingly!
Great answer... Thanks for replying...
Don Pescado
Thank you very much! If I can help just one person with all the information I've researched, notes I've taken from the doctors & other appts., etc... then it makes my heart happy! Wishes for wellness!
Wishes for wellness to you...We are all stuck on this hell ship...lending a hand to fellow crew men and crew women is what makes the ship more tolerable for all... We all have knowledge to pass on... I am here for more than the reason that I got PCa... so are you... Maybe someday, we will all get off the ship and have one crazy party...here's hoping...
Don Pescado
Thank you, how eloquent, thoughtful, and so true! We are all here for a purpose! And I fully believe that, it's going to be one hell of a party!
They are getting closer....3 vaccine trials to watch...Advaxis--
advaxis.com/clinical-trials...
Ellicio Therapeutics which I responded to Steveo's post about, and the one he mentioned in his post here yesterday or the day before
Of course, there is the Apceden vaccine in India which a guy called Fuzzman / Chris mentioned in this post:
healthunlocked.com/advanced...
He has used it to maintain himself for 3 years after being in desperate shape...
We must all Fight on !!!
Believe in Miracles.... and HOPE !!!
Don Pescado
Believe in miracles>>>>what nonsense. Shame on you for promoting this. We have an illness and practical medicines might help us, or not. If there were miracles, none of us would have this problem in the first place.
Bratisriver,
I believe in miracles....20 years ago, no one believed there would EVER be a vaccine to stop HIV... There is one in testing which has been proven in lab animals against the worst strains... Going into clinical testing...
Some might call that a miracle.. If you do not believe in miracles or God,that is your choice.. You have an illness, and so do I... We have differences but also...commonality...
I see you just joined today...Welcome....
Don Pescado
Hiv was helped by good doctors. No miracles there. How do you know I am new here. Are you the moderator?
Everyone can see your start date... it is on your profile... if you click home on the Left at the top of the screen.....you can see your profile.... Anyone who clicks on your image to the left of your name will see your profile.. I am not the moderator... Just a crew man on the hell ship....SS APC ..
Don Pescado
I think it is a solid question and siouxbee19 gave you a solid answer from PCF... I have a friend who had this done and is doing quite well 4 1/2 years later... PCF has a great guide for men with PCa, and it is free...
Best of luck with this treatment, GranPaSmurf ..... and Fight On !!!
Don Pescado
Thoughts on next steps
Rectal pain after radiotherapy
Pelvic sling surgery 
