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Proton Therapy starts next week

bobtrends
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June

Proton Therapy starts next week

Hi my name is Bob and I'm 71 years old. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and a spot on my sacral bone.

I will stat proton radiation next week \. 5 days a week for 8 weeks.

I like to have a couple of cocktails at night will I still be able to. It my be hard for me to just stop?

 

Any advice and side effects I can expect will be greatly appreciated

 

Thank You All

 

 

 

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Anonymous
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June

Re: Proton Therapy starts next week

Hi @bobtrends, 

 

Wishing you all the best with navigating your treatment. This is a great question to take to your medical team and they may be able to offer some information and support. 

 

If you would like to speak to the Cancer Council for information and support please call 13 11 20. 

 

Take Care, 

Felicity

 

 

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