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My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 20 11:11am | Replies (35)

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@mark1952

Hello, Paul,
I will be getting 40 sessions of image guided radiation therapy (IGRT)--5 days a week for 8 weeks. My radiation oncologist tells me this way she can lower the dose to minimize side-effects. We'll see... Glad to hear Orgovyx is tolerable for you. I am coming up on three weeks of Orgovyx and the worst side-effect so far is Restless Leg Syndrome, which is surprisingly uncomfortable and makes it hard to sleep. Sometimes it seems like getting up from bed and jogging in place a little bit helps quiet it, but that could be coincidental. Wishing you the very best.

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All the best to you, also, Mark!
I get what you're saying about more sessions/ lower dose rate. I dread the everyday drive. Originally, I was set for 6 weeks, then for whatever reason, it was changed to 5. I was excited to learn of 1 week less!

I'm just not looking forward to any of it. I'll be happy when it's over.

My hot flashes are the worst. Some days more than others. I too get some restless legs. It's aggravating!
I'm thinking that the "golden years" are overrated!!
Let us know how you make out!
PAUL