Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Posted by bl2023 @bl2023, May 29, 2023

Final decision on treatment: Viewray at UCLA or Truebeam at Kaiser
Well, after getting the word this last January 24 that I had G7(4+3), 3 lesions rt side, 1 lesion left side, and a Decipher low risk of 0.26, and rabbit holes of research and education, I’m close to deciding. I have to thank you on this and other forums for giving me your experience and insights. It’s really amazing to be able to talk to guys about their most personal details and struggles you’ve dealt with and I’m very grateful.

So. I’d like to hear from any and all that have any insights on their experiences with the above treatment options: Viewray vs. Truebeam. Bring it on.

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Beachcomber20 | @itsaquarter23 | Dec 8 5:48am

In reply to @colleenyoung "@itsaquarter23 (beachcomber), I want to make sure you saw the reply from @bens1. How are you..." + (show)

Still working on it.

Beachcomber20 | @itsaquarter23 | Dec 8 5:50am

In reply to @bens1 "@ Beachcomber20 I have had no long term side effects so far." + (show)

Great to hear!

Beachcomber20 | @itsaquarter23 | Dec 8 6:15am

In reply to @drj "I went the same Viewray route as you but I'm one year behind you. My UCLA..." + (show)

Would you recommend Reddy?

drj | @drj | Dec 9 1:02am

Yes. I was most impressed with him through his videos and was scheduled with him, but when a much earlier treatment became available with another doc, I chose the earlier treatment opportunity. I'm sure the doc I did end up with was equally capable based on my results so far (2 yrs along). The doc does play a key direct role in minimizing side effects (colon/rectum; bladder sphincter) and optimizing the result through the monitoring and control of each of the radiation sessions. Are they proposing the hydrogel pretreatment before the radiation? Good luck to you. Let me know if you have other questions in the future.