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Urologist recommendation in Portland Oregon

Posted by ezupcic @ezupcic, Sep 12 12:44pm

Looking for second opinion about PSA results, MRI interpretation and next steps. Currently with NW Urology.

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jim18 | @jim18 | Sep 29 9:09am
In reply to @ezupcic "@ginger38314 are you considering radiation treatment at OHSU? Do you know if they offer SBRT proton..." + (show)
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@ginger38314 are you considering radiation treatment at OHSU? Do you know if they offer SBRT proton treatment? And if you go the surgical route, any data about nerve sparing procedure at OHSU?

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@ezupcic OHSU does have proton treatment. Same machines do SBRT just different dosing so that should be offered. More important in Oregon there is a state law that requires health insurance to cover Proton the same as Photon treatments in their plans for coverage and authorization. Most plans (in other states) do not cover proton for prostate cancer.

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ginger38314 | @ginger38314 | Sep 29 9:31am

Yes, Dr. Amling has performed over 3000 procedures and said in my case it is favorable because of tumor location and being relatively small for now.

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ezupcic | @ezupcic | Sep 29 10:25am
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Yes, Dr. Amling has performed over 3000 procedures and said in my case it is favorable because of tumor location and being relatively small for now.

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@ginger38314 so he recommended surgery over radiation treatment?

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