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Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

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Ron,

Thanks again - really helpful. Not clear at this point about the difference Proton and IRMT but will research. Is there less likely hood of burns to the rectal wall with proton which I take to be more accurate/focussed?
My MRT came after an Echography which first revealed the tumour/nodule, then the biopsy and then a bone scan followed by CT scan.

End of questions!

Happy New Year

David

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | 6 days ago

Proton therapy delivers a beam of proton particles that stops at the tumor, so it's less likely to damage nearby healthy tissues, but this table of differences is quite interesting.

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