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Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

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@bobvan

PSA of 4.2 with Gleason of 7 (4+3) at age 78. 40 proton radiation treatments at Mayo AZ in 2020. No side effects from proton. 18 months of Lupron shots with hot flashes, fatigue, and impotence. I exercise regularly, eat vegetarian, and live with the Lupron side effects which increase likelihood of spiking the cancer by 8-10% from mid-80th percentile to mid-90th percentile. Good luck.

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rockin2047 | @rockin2047 | May 13, 2023

PSA 3.0 with Gleason of 7 (3+4) Decipher score of 0.37 (low risk) at age 76. Excluding Lupron, how can you explain "No side effects from proton?" Not even one urinary and/or bowel problem or even erectile dysfunction? That's great news Bob. How are things now after a few years have passed?

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llsteve | @llsteve | Feb 14 11:55am

I thought the Lupron was given to decrease the chance of prostate cancer recurring. Am I missing something?

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