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Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (138)
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@gankster

@desertrat, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June '21 at the age of 73 and with a 6.5 PSA. Like you, I was Gleason 7 (3+4). Had no side effects during or after my 28 Proton-only treatments. My first follow-up PSA is next month (March '22) so I'll know more about my current situation then. According to my radiation oncologist, I should expect this PSA to drop by 50%, followed by another 50% reduction at 6 months, so stay tuned!

Happy trails to you.

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rockin2047 | @rockin2047 | May 13, 2023

I have two Gleason 6 (3+3) and a Gleason 7 (3+4), with a 3.0 PSA and Decipher 0.37 (low risk) at age 76. You said you had "no side effects during or after my 28 Proton-only treatments." Were you just awfully lucky? I keep reading on the net about the possible side effects. What did your oncologist say regarding side effects?

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