External beam radiation

Hi I have been diagnosed with localised prostate cancer. PSA 7.2 Gleason 3+4. Treatment is going to be external beam radiation. Was told I need 10 doses but am have 5 at double strength. I’ve had metal fiducial markers injected into the prostate to guide the beam, along with a spacer to keep the prostate away from nearby tissues. Anyone had this treatment.

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Maltaman although I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had this treatment will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but you may also be able to get more insight into this treatment from the online community at Prostate Cancer UK.

    I hope the information one of our nurses gave you about external beam radiation has been useful but if you have any other questions playing on your mind, or would just like to talk this through with someone, then don't hesitate to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Maltaman although I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had this treatment will be along soon to share their experiences and advice but you may also be able to get more insight into this treatment from the online community at Prostate Cancer UK.

    I hope the information one of our nurses gave you about external beam radiation has been useful but if you have any other questions playing on your mind, or would just like to talk this through with someone, then don't hesitate to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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