Waiting on post op PSA

72yr, RP with pelvic lymph nodes disection/biopsy. Lymph node, bladder neck and urethra tissues were + for the cancer. Was told we'll check PSA at 12 weeks post op, if PSA is absent I'm ok, if not they'll probably suggest radiation/hormone therapy. With my other health problems I've tried to avoid hormone therapy & the side effects. I'm already osteopenic, have chronic pain from 3 spinal fusions, and chronic fatigue also. Starting to get bummed, waiting on PSA in a few weeks. As a US Marine Corps veteran and retired professional firefighter I'm not a wimp but it is starting to work on me, especially the waiting.......