Geoff Fernalds 1997 (Updated Oct. 1998)

A Personal Prostate Cancer Journey

 

This information summarizes my 3D conformal external Xradiation treatments at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto California in mid-1997 at the age of 52.

 

April 16 Beginnings: PSA and Diagnosis

 

May 11 Decision

 

Radiation Specifics including Dose Density images

 

TR Ultrasound Images

 

Radiation Treatment : How it felt:

July 11 Week 1 of Radiation

Week 4

Week 7.5 - The End

Testoserone Free - A male tale of interest to everyone.

 

Post Radiation: Body, Feelings and Followup

PSA Plot

8 Weeks Later

Follow-Up Info: 3 months after

Follow-Up Info: 6 months after

Follow-Up Info: 1 year after

Follow-Up Info: 3 years after

 

Reference Books

 

Compiled by Geoff Fernald, the patient. September 16, 1997 and later.