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I am going to the oncologist today. I am still thinking about radiation. I would like to find out if radiation is as effective when you have rising PSA(metastases present) or if you do it directly after surgery when PSA is negligible!? I have not found a study like this.
John,
There are several studies in recent years that were designed to answer your question. And there are many followup analyses of the data in these studies, in an attempt to further refine the conclusions. Here is one URL:
http://oncology.researchtoday.net/archive/2/7/154.htm
