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Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 10 7:28am | Replies (37)
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@westernflyer

Proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in 2010. Loma Linda was a pioneer in proton radiation for children with brain cancer. Proton is precise and low risk. Then commenced with proton radiation for prostate cancer commenced sometime late 1990's. I had 2.5 months of weekday gantry visits with a half-body case. Gleason 3 plus 3 with slow growth prostate cancer.
had absolutely no side effects; in fact, played racquetball most days. Bottom line: for men with the option of proton radiation, please consider the option. Don't depend on one recommendation, but do your homework and ask any and all questions. EVERY PROSTATE CANCER CASE SEEMS DIFFERENT IN INTENSITY, GLEASON SCORE, AND LOCATION OF THE CANCER.

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jc76 | @jc76 | May 28 4:32pm

@westernflyer
Yes, I have read about Loma Linda. It was a pioneer in proton radiation.

I think I have mentioned several times seeing so many children at UFHPTI. They get referred there exactly what you posted. Proton radiation is precise, can be stopped at where you want to end treatment and not continue through body.

I agree with you on exploring the option if you have that option and second opinions if any doubt at all about what to do that is best for you.

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