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Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

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Similarly, at 65y I had a localized, Gleason 7(4+3), and PSA of 7.9. I had been on active surveillance for 9 years, and had much time to get referrals and evaluate all treatment options. Ultimately, I chose 28 sessions of proton radiation (at 2.5 grays per session; had treatments during April-May 2021), 6 months (two 3-month injections) of Eligard, and SpaceOAR Vue.
I did not go with the shorter 5-sessions of proton due to the reported higher risk of urinary bother with the higher radiation dose each session.
Just like someone would do when choosing a surgeon for a prostatectomy (with lots of robotic experience), ask questions and choose a radiation oncology team that has significant experience with proton radiation hitting small targets.
If you have the chance, look up the Bragg-Peak as it relates to proton radiation treatment of the prostate.

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Hey brianjarvis,
Thanks for sharing your PC history and treatment planning! It's all helping me come up with new questions for my RO and hopefully start treatment soon. And suggesting use of the SpaceOAR is greatly helping reduce my anxiety over rectal burns etc.
Thanks and stay well!