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I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

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Isn't Proton radiation still EBRT?

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windrider354 | @windrider354 | Jul 17 12:00pm

EBRT usually implies electromagnetic radiation (photons). Protons are a different particle and the behavior is different. Can be targeted closely and does not penetrate far beyond the target unlike conventional EBRT.