Author Topic: Proton Therapy  (Read 2399 times)

janetsue

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Proton Therapy
« on: November 27, 2012, 08:55:07 am »
Hello. I have 2 questions.

1) Can anyone who has "Proton Therapy" tell me about it? There isn't much data out there on it, so I'm wondering if it's as good an option as the others.

2) If tumors have already been radiated, if they grow back, can they be re-radiated? 

Thank you so much! :) Any information is appreciated!

skipg

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Re: Proton Therapy
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 07:47:24 pm »
Read my journal on Proton Therapy. Any questions please pm me. For me, I feel I made the best choice.
Skip
Self diagnosed 11/17/2010 (love the internet)
MRI 12/2010 Official diagnosis 1/3/2011 RT AN 7x6x4mm's
MRI 6/17/2011 no change still 7X6X4
MRI 7/20/2012 growth spurt to 14mm
Aug 8th consult and decided on Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy @ Hampton Proton Institute,       done on 11/20/12

janetsue

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Re: Proton Therapy
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2012, 07:41:18 am »
thanks skip for your journal. it was helpful.

i have a general question for anyone who can answer. is there anyone on the forum who's had proton therapy 5 years ago who can tell me how they're doing today? i have an appointment at a proton center on friday so anything you could tell me about how you're doing this many years down the road will help me decide. thanks! :)