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Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 27 10:19am | Replies (122)
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@gently

paulcalif, stuck between 28 proton fraction, 5 proton fractions and 5 MRgRT fractions. I can't tell which would cause the fewest side effects. If your studying yields any convictions, let me know.

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jc76 | @jc76 | Feb 4 6:31am

@gently
Really a personal decision and should be based on what you think is best for you after doing research and talking to your doctors. I would always get a second opinion.

I did discuss the newer 5 high dose treatment being done now versus the 20-30-40 lower dose treatments. I had the 30 dose at UFPTI (proton beam). My EP stated that his research was showing some increased side affects with the high dose which you would expect. The main benefit for the 5 dose is TIME. The both have equal success.

I discussed this with my oncologist/radiologist at UFPTI who has been doing proton radiation treatments since 2006. He also stated the increased risk and statistics showing an increased in side affects with high dose.

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