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Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

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jeabass, I was sold on Proton before I looked at MRI guided radiation. There is a five fraction treatment instead or the 28 which is usual for Proton. This MRI equipment shuts down if the prostate moves, as it does during proton treatment. It allows a smaller margin around the area of treatment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90LoBQtAdYE Bless your decision.

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gently,
Thanks for your reply and the video link! Was very informative... going for my first consult regarding Proton therapy tomorrow. Will see what they say compared to the IMRT sided doc's?