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Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 22, 2021 | Replies (55)

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@wrig1jam I was diagnosed in Mayo MN and had the Lupron Shot there but I opted to have the Radiation Oncology in Central Iowa as the Doctor had trained with my Mayo doctor and the Equipment was similar... I had the 20 treatments in a month a year and a half ago .. There was fatigue and some discomfort when they put in the spacers to move the bowel away from the prostate.. but that won't ruin your day.. I have out lasted the fatigue... and hopefully some of the side effects of the hormone shot.... I only had shot one two months prior to the Radiation start which then was every weekday morning for a month.. then a treat at the coffee shop each day.. They did PSA check ups quarterly the first year.. all is well.. now on 6 month check-ups... I am now 83 and intend to live to see our country be a leader again.. Ken

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Thx Ken, what age did you have treatment. I am also looking forward to a new area for us all.