Connect
← Return to Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with
Discussion
Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 16, 2025 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed in February 2024 with stage 4 adenocarcinoma at the GEJ 4cm mass with spread to lymph node in my neck. I also started on and was only was able to stand Folfox and Oxaliplatin and for 8 cycles. I also had a complete response with clear CT scans for the past 4 times.
I am currently on Opdivo and FU5 for maintenance for about 30 cycles.
I have never been offered Proton therapy. Just a question as to why they are offering Proton and what benefits it would have?
Replies to "I was diagnosed in February 2024 with stage 4 adenocarcinoma at the GEJ 4cm mass with..."
Connect
I would ask why not proton. Proton and IMRT seem to be equally effective, but proton has fewer side effects, and not just the transitory ones. Since it expends its energy in the tumor, rather than tearing its way out of your body, through your heart, for example, it's superior. I had one week of IMRT (photon X-ray) and 4.5 weeks of proton. There's no comparison in side effects...