Is Radiation A Form Of Treatment With No Side Effects?

I decided I'd be the first to share my long-term issues quality of life issues after choosing surgery as my treatment option. I'm just shy of 3 years post surgery:

1. I still leak small amounts of urine when bending, sneezing or lifting.
2. It appears I'll never have a spontaneous erection ever again.
3. I'll be taking ED medication for the rest of my life.
4. I still miss ejaculation, but I'm no longer grieving that loss
5. I'm cancer free with undetectable levels of PSA
6. Knowing what I know today, I'd make the same decision.

For any man who is recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I can't say this enough times. Please make sure you have an aggressive form of cancer that needs treatment. Far too many men are basing their treatment decision on their fears and past history with cancer rather than their diagnosis. If you have a slow non-aggressive cancer active surveillance could save you from life long consequences of treatment.

From the other direction if you have an aggressive form of cancer, the life altering consequences of treatment may result in your wanting to avoid treating your cancer. Please don't let your fears determine how you'll treat your prostate cancer.

Take these factors into account:
Your age
Your medical history
Your life expectancy
The aggressive or non-aggressive nature of your prostate cancer.
The quality of life issues you are willing to face
The opinions of your Urologist and any other prostate cancer professionals you've consulted with.

If I've missed anything please add to this list.
Rick