Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Gently: I saw your post come in after my last post. I'll definitely check them out. Thank you

So many options, even just between the different types of radiation. So easy to find accolades for a particular proceedure from the manufacturers of their device. That's why posts from men who have actually gone through treatment are so insightful and much appreciated. I wish there were more reports from men being treated with FLA (FOCAL LASER ABLATION). It Appears to have almost no permanent side effects. Still studying....

paul, you are closer to Loma Linda, but you might call CA Proton. When I was there five years ago, there were patients succeeding in getting their recalcitrant advantage medicare to pay. They were, in the end, all successful. CA Proton is pretty amazing. Many of the oncologists trained at Loma Linda. The doctor that who places the oar does a couple of hundred a year. The office has to be more helpful than the office at Loma Linda. Rossi's experience with prostate cancer is unmatched world wide. 858.828.4256 They are giving a tour Feb 9 that I can recommend.

Not only can you drive yourself, but one month after finishing SBRT we went on a two week SCUBA trip which ends today.

I also had my 30 rounds of proton radiation at UFPTI Jacksonville.

Medicare does pay for proton radiation.

@paulcalif
You have come to the right platform for prostrate cancer information.

For me I had 30 rounds of proton radiation and drove myself every day. I am not sure what has been told to you prior to the postings here but radiation treatments are painless and there are no after feelings after treatments.

You will get some side affects as you get into the treatments but they are no pain or anything that keeps you from driving. My trip was hour there and hour back for a 10 minute treatment. So if driving is your concern take that off your worry list.

You don't mention your Gleason score or other information. What type radiation are you considering? Hope you have a experience provider doing it. I wish you well and don't hesitate to asked for help and advise as we have all been through this and I can tell you from my own experience with MCC that it is a great forum for information and the experience of others.

Every time one of you guys posts a reply I feel better educated and more confident in my journey. I still have questions but it's great to hear all of the positive outcomes most of you have experienced.
Thanks!!

I've had 20 sessions of Tomotherapy and I used to drive myself to and fro from the hospital (a total of 60 kms), with a smile. If you enjoy driving, just do it. 🙂

2010 for 10 weeks of proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda. I understand currently, the time frame is much less due to better targeting and "mapping" of the prostate cancer. I had absolutely no post issues. Each day after radiation, I played racquetball at the March AFB gym..where I stayed for 10 weeks.

Proton radiation was initially invented to cure brain cancer in children with precision and less issues with post standard (then) radiation options. According to the physician who I met and who remains there today, proton radiation for prostate cancer was a logical followon for treatment. Every morning about 0800 five or six of use would be awaiting a call to take the proton radiation and I recall about 75% of those I met were doctors...which reinforce my decision making process initially. Do your homework..don't accept singular opinions and consider all options. RH/LTC, US Army (ps: My TriCare for Life insurance paid the entire bill)

In answer to your question, I was able to drive but you might want to carry a container to urinate in and have your doctor prescribe Flomax before your treatment. The radiation did affect how quickly I needed to go.