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I start IMRT next Wednesday (9/24)--38 sessions, like you. No ADT. I’ve been taking a Senna-S in the evening, which has ensured a BM every morning. Keeping my diet very regular too. My BIL, who is an integrative medicine doc, recommended melatonin to boost skin repair from any radiation damage. He recommended 20 mg, but I’m taking 5 mg, which is a normal dose. There does seem to be some medical literature that supports his recommendation.

Best wishes for a successful outcome and minimal side effects.

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Sep 17 3:31pm

I had 7 1/2 weeks of radiation and didn’t have any skin damage of any sort. I was 66 At the time, so maybe that’s a factor. I’m really surprised they are not giving you ADT. It does reduce the growth of metastasis and even shrinks them noticeably which makes the radiation more effective. They gave me a six month ADT shot two months before the radiation started.

I wonder why they didn’t give you ADT. Are you at a center of excellence?

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