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HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 16, 2023 | Replies (14)
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I will begin that treatment next week. What’s going to come if it , I do not know. As far as I know, now after the first one, which is to look and see, I was told twice for the brachytherapy. My surgeon and oncologist both recommended this and said I’ll do great. I believe one lesion, Stage 1 Gleason 4+3=7. I’ve read that this is very successful for our condition. I just turned 59

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slick64 | @slick64 | May 27, 2023

I was unable to go with brachytherapy, and went with Proton HDR and hormone therapy with SpaceOar gel. It’s now been two weeks since I rang the bell and so far, other than some minor side effects (mostly during the middle of treatment), I am doing well. No bleeding or pain, some trouble at first with urination but was prescribed FloMaxx and it has helped. The biggest issue from all of it, during and still, has been fatigue.

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