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Moving on to radiation

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 14, 2025 | Replies (15)

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@northoftheborder Oh. I just read your first comment where you said it was no big deal, you just lay there. I see now in another post I didn't read you mention your radiation proctitis. I was stupid and should have done my homework and found out that proton radiation would have probably saved me from these side effects.I listened to the RO I went to who didn't go over anything related to side effects and just had his receptionist hand me a 3 page handout that mentioned you might get some of these side effects buried in a bunch of other information. I knew I didn't want surgery and wear a diaper, and still don't, but it absolutely sucks I can't go anywhere for more than 2 hours without a bathroom close by. I belong to a car club and now I am one of those pesky old guys that have to stop on our rides all the time. Anyway, I have more time to go to be sure the treatment got all the cancer. Sure hope so.

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@suzdog I wouldn't call yourself "stupid". Proton is very precise, so it limits side-effects, but I'm actually glad my radiation hit a bit of the bladder and rectum as well: if the cancer was starting to spread into thoses, there's a good chance we got it as collateral damage. It's a trade-off.