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  • CC52
    CC52 Member Posts: 105 Member
    #22
    SubDenis said:

    Thanks, everyone, still

    Thanks, everyone, still confused.  Most folks advocate for what they did, no surprise.  Finding a way to distinguish the best choice for me is not evident yet.  Got to keep learning. Denis

    +1 SBRT

    As you said - no surprise here - add me to the SBRT column. Minimal risk with outstanding results. 

    Best - CC

  • ASAdvocate
    ASAdvocate Member Posts: 193 Member
    #23
    Denis, I'm not advocating for

    Denis, I'm not advocating for a treatment that I've done, because I haven't done any, as you know.

    But, I have had the experience of "shopping" for treatments in case that ever becomes necessary. Eight years of researching, asking, and synthesizing the experiences of others.

    After all that analysis, there is no doubt in my mind.  I would choose SBRT if treatment was necessary.  

  • SubDenis
    SubDenis Member Posts: 130 Member
    #24
    ASAdvocate said:

    Denis, I'm not advocating for

    Denis, I'm not advocating for a treatment that I've done, because I haven't done any, as you know.

    But, I have had the experience of "shopping" for treatments in case that ever becomes necessary. Eight years of researching, asking, and synthesizing the experiences of others.

    After all that analysis, there is no doubt in my mind.  I would choose SBRT if treatment was necessary.  

    Thanks, ASA,  I am still on

    Thanks, ASA,  I am still on the see-saw, one day I am convinced and the nest I am not.  Here is an article by the Rad oncologist I will be seeing in a couple of weeks.  http://www.cancernetwork.com/prostate-cancer/sbrt-prostate-cancer-may-result-more-complications

    Denis

  • ASAdvocate
    ASAdvocate Member Posts: 193 Member
    #25
    SubDenis said:

    Thanks, ASA,  I am still on

    Thanks, ASA,  I am still on the see-saw, one day I am convinced and the nest I am not.  Here is an article by the Rad oncologist I will be seeing in a couple of weeks.  http://www.cancernetwork.com/prostate-cancer/sbrt-prostate-cancer-may-result-more-complications

    Denis

    Denis, I read the scholarly

    Denis, I read the scholarly article in full.  It did find more GU toxicities for SBRT at 6 months and at 12 months.  However, there was no difference after that.

    So, the question remains open, as no treatment is 100 perfect. But, my bet is still on SBRT.

     

  • hopeful and optimistic
    hopeful and optimistic Member Posts: 2,346 Member
    #26
    .

    As you probably realize, you are receiving all kinds of opinions from those who post at this board, and all the other boards that you frequent. Some of these poster seem more convincing to you than others. All of these, including mine are non medical profession opinions. None of us are doctors. You need to do your OWN HARD RESEARCH based on what YOUR, and your WIFE's priorities are from treatment. You will have to live with the results, not hopeful or anyone else at these boards.

  • RobLee
    RobLee Member Posts: 269 Member
    #27
    Nearing completion of RT

    No GU SE's for me, but the GI SE's - diarrhea, gas, frequent urgency and loose bowels - have been near debilitating. This is from the traditional 39 Tx hyperfractionated IMRT using RapidArc, a fairly modern piece of equipment which from what I've read can also be used to administer SBRT.  I can't imagine having those 7000 rads delivered over a mere five treatments. I suspect my gut would have been burned up. 

    Thank goodness tomorrow is my final treatment.

  • CC52
    CC52 Member Posts: 105 Member
    #28
    hopeful and optimistic said:

    .

    As you probably realize, you are receiving all kinds of opinions from those who post at this board, and all the other boards that you frequent. Some of these poster seem more convincing to you than others. All of these, including mine are non medical profession opinions. None of us are doctors. You need to do your OWN HARD RESEARCH based on what YOUR, and your WIFE's priorities are from treatment. You will have to live with the results, not hopeful or anyone else at these boards.

    Agreed

    In 100% agreement with hopeful on this.  

  • SubDenis
    SubDenis Member Posts: 130 Member
    #29
    RobLee said:

    Nearing completion of RT

    No GU SE's for me, but the GI SE's - diarrhea, gas, frequent urgency and loose bowels - have been near debilitating. This is from the traditional 39 Tx hyperfractionated IMRT using RapidArc, a fairly modern piece of equipment which from what I've read can also be used to administer SBRT.  I can't imagine having those 7000 rads delivered over a mere five treatments. I suspect my gut would have been burned up. 

    Thank goodness tomorrow is my final treatment.

    Roblee hope you find relief

    Roblee hope you find relief soon Denis

  • SubDenis
    SubDenis Member Posts: 130 Member
    #30
    hopeful and optimistic said:

    .

    As you probably realize, you are receiving all kinds of opinions from those who post at this board, and all the other boards that you frequent. Some of these poster seem more convincing to you than others. All of these, including mine are non medical profession opinions. None of us are doctors. You need to do your OWN HARD RESEARCH based on what YOUR, and your WIFE's priorities are from treatment. You will have to live with the results, not hopeful or anyone else at these boards.

    Thanks, hopeful and that is

    Thanks, hopeful and that is what I think I am doing.  I take in all thoughts and opinions, which informs our decision.  Clearly, there are guys these forums who are well informed and some who are biased. I suspect that is true of docs also. I fired my first doc.  My intent is to look under as many rocks as possible so that I can enter the decision feeling I have done all I can do.  Denis

  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy Member Posts: 1,180 Member
    #31
    On the right track

    Hi,

    Sounds like your on the right track SubDenis, once you have all the info you will make the right decision on YOUR best course of treatment.  There is no one treatment that will get rid of the cancer and leave you with no side effects. All treaments have some kind of negative results, hopefully through knowledge & common sense you will pick the best choice.

    Dave 3+4

  • SubDenis
    SubDenis Member Posts: 130 Member
    #32
    Clevelandguy said:

    On the right track

    Hi,

    Sounds like your on the right track SubDenis, once you have all the info you will make the right decision on YOUR best course of treatment.  There is no one treatment that will get rid of the cancer and leave you with no side effects. All treaments have some kind of negative results, hopefully through knowledge & common sense you will pick the best choice.

    Dave 3+4

    Thanks Dave the journey

    Thanks Dave the journey continues

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