← Return to Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

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I went to Mayo's, Rochester. They recommended 5 Proton treatments. Being over 70 years of age, surgery was not an option. In preparation for the 5 Proton treatments, I received Space Oar and 2 tattoo markers smaller than the head of a pin. The oncologist told me ahead of time that I would not need to be lightly sedated for the procedure unless I wanted to. When the tech was ready to begin the Space Oar placement, he highly recommended that I go along with sedation. I am very happy that I decided to do that. Before being put in la la land I was told they would be taping my penis and testicles to my abdomen to keep them out of the way of injecting the Space Oar. Due to the light anesthesia, I was never aware of what was happening. I could hear the voices of the other 3 people in the room, but not hear what they were saying, thus being spared the additional embarrassment from having the procedure along with comments. The 5 Proton treatments were completed Nov. 2023. So far, have not had any permanent ill side effects. I did experience dry orgasms but only for about 1 month. I also had slight problems with urinating, but 3 weeks of Flo Max took care of that. There has been no bleeding or any other problems that I know of. Subsequent blood tests every 6 months have revealed cancer to be undectable. I have never had to get up in the night to urinate. The 5 Proton treatments were completed in less than 2 weeks which was a huge plus since I live 400 miles away. Mayo's and American Cancer Society need to be commended for providing free lodging while undergoing treatments or Chemo.

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@jbonsoe I had the almost identical experience at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Only issue for me has been occasional brown semen after ejaculations. Urologist said that is from my body trying to protect the area that was damaged by the radiation.

@jbonsoe Are you saying that you now have regular, non-dry orgasms?