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How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 14, 2023 | Replies (35)
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@jb2buckwater

Had Proton at Mayo, 5 doses which is now the "normal" regimen. There are also studies into 2 and even 1 dose regimens. PSA has dropped dramatically since last treatment at Mayo, Rochester. We are all fortunate to have the options of Photon, Proton and Brachy... I have heard too many bad scenarios with RP.

Best wishes for successful treatment.

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joecontheroad | @joecontheroad | Oct 7, 2023

Bingo, jb2buckwater!

Thanks for that, and would be happy to hear more at some point if you're willing.

I'm also glad to hear it was at Rochester, not Phoenix. I did not get a very warm* or encouraging reception when I tried to get some help there this past summer.
*Make that "congenial": it was over 100⁰ degrees every day! 🙂

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jc76 | @jc76 | Oct 8, 2023

jb2buckwater, Can you share what your PSA dropped to after last treatment and what is was when started?

Did you have radiation only or radiation and hormone treatments?

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