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Radiation with implant
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:38 pm
by Randy461
Has anyone had an implant and later had to get radiation for prostate cancer? Been considering an implant for next year after RALP in Dec. 2017. Recently have had a small uptick in PSA, will continue to monitor every 3 months for a bit. All that got me wondering how an implant would do from the effects of radiation therapy if it was needed down the road. Anyone have any experiences with this?
Re: Radiation with implant
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:03 pm
by tomas1
I'm in the same boat.
My radiologist only said I won't have to worry about one possible side effect. ED.
Re: Radiation with implant
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:36 pm
by Randy461
Radiologist indicated radiation would not damage implant?
Re: Radiation with implant
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:42 pm
by tomas1
Yes, it's very focused on the cancer. They even put tattoos on target areas.