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I would also not rush to any hasty decisions. There are a variety of modalities that are explained very well on Yana. Take your time and research.You have more time than some surgeons or radiologists woul have you believe.I chose proton beam because much of the anectotal information(check out stories on Yana) indicates far fewer side effects. I am 9 months post-treatment(gleason 7), psa down to .8 without side effects. Consider all of your options.
My journal has evolved as a mini-primer on one form of radiation that may be of interest to you; check it out at http://protondon.blogspot.com/
Regards Don O.
