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1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 5 9:49am | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
my proton therapy center is in Delray Beach about 13 miles from my house so it was very convenient. my oncologist told me to come back six weeks later so I just did what he said. I did not have to take any hormones my previous sex life was always excellent (I am still a professional musician ) so the sperm and pre-ejaculation is still coming out which I'm thrilled about.
When I stop drinking water at 6:00 PM I would only go to urinate 2 times over an eight hour period. But if I get very thirsty at night I would end up going 4 to 5 times so I guess this is going to improve as I head to the three month marker. I'm going to have a phone call with my oncologist on December 14 I'm sure he already knows that the PSA did go down and since it is a little bit cooler in Florida I have started my daily 2 1/2 mile walk around evening.
Stay in touch and I thank you so much for reading my post
Alan Russell
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saxman911, Hello Alan. Wow you were lucky to have your proton center so close. I had to drive 45 minutes to UFPTI as I live in Ponte Vedra area.
I agree with you important to follow what your oncologist wants you to do. He/she may just be more proactive and have your PSA test done earlier and more often. I just wanted to mention that my PCP and oncologist/radiologist said the first one they wanted to wait until 3 months mark to let the prostrate calm down from the radiation treatment. An irritated prostrate will have a higher PSA level.
I found the same thing with water drinking. If I drink at lot before went to bed I get up more often during and after my treatments. But the norm is that the urinating usually does improve with time. Mine took longer than I would have liked but did improve back to what was normal for me before treatments.
I see you exercise and everyone connected with my treatments says exercise goes a long way to recovery. I wish exercise was promoted more. Delray Beach is pretty far south. Ponte Vedra is near Jacksonville. I grew up in Vero Beach.
Take care and good luck!