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I had 30 round of protons radiation treatments. You are correct (from feedback from my R/O and PCP) that the shorter treatment comes with sooner side effects and can be more prominent.

I was not give a restrictions on traveling. I did develop more urgency to urinate, more often, dribbling, etc. I develooped a way around this to go to restroom when I could versus waiting until urgency came.

I had mild fatique. It was not something that prevented me from exercising and I kept walking, swimming, etc.

We are all difererent in how we respond to radiation treatments. What I experience you may not or yours could be worse or other things bother you. You did not m mention if you are getting hormone treatments. I did not have hormone treatments. I have read on MCC those that did have significant side affects from it and then others mild.

I am sure others on MCC will respond to your post and you can get more experience from others. If I was you don't hesitate to talk to your R/O and/or urologist about your concerns. They have your medical history and can help you with answers to your questions.

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Thanks JC, I always find your posts useful. I have been on Orgovyx for almost 9 months. Because of Gleason 8, they will want me to continue for another year, I think.
I’ve done fine on Orgovyx with mild fatigue mostly it. I will speak to the RO but want to do some planning and getting feedback from this forum has been helpful. I’m 73 and love to travel.