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Did you start radiation immediately or wait until PSA was 0.2 ng/ml
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 4 11:26am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
I personally can't imagine getting radiation unless my doctor recommended it and I, again, verified it. Radiation isn't a preventative measure, it's a reactive measure.
I take a baby aspirin every morning, because with a family history of heart disease it was recommended. It has very tiny chances of side effects at that dose. Now, I could take a 500mg aspirin every morning instead of 81mg, to really supercharge that prevention, right? I would end up with ulcers, liver damage and all kinds of problems as I attempt to fight off something that isn't diagnosed or certain.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A bushel of apples a day gives you diabetes 😉.
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Radiation does prevent the growth of metastasis which can become painful. As I mentioned a few times salvage radiation has minimal effect on daily life. I didn’t notice it at all, Had 7+ weeks of treatment and no side effects. The worst I’ve heard is some fatigue right after the treatment And some people had temporary urinary track issues.
It’s not something you need to fear, it gave me 2 1/2 years before my PSA started rising again, And that’s because I have BRC82.