I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 3/4. For second opinion went to Mayo Rochester.
I was told surgery was not an option due to my age, 77. They informed me that the cut off age is 70, unless I wished to wear a diaper for the rest of my life. Radiologist recommended 5 Proton treatments administered over a 2-week period. I was injected with Space Oar with sedation. I am happy I chose sedation because even though I could hear voices, I couldn't understand the words, a relief since there were 2 female and one male tech present. I experienced only minor side effects from the treatments. After the 4th treatment I had some difficulty urinating. I was prescribed Flo Max which instantly took care of the problem. I now been 1 1/2 years since Proton treatments and PSA is 0.01