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Side effects during 9 week radiation

If you had side effects during radiation about when during the 9 weeks did they start?

  1. Hi . I have be honest, most men on the site have written about how long side effects last. This article does discuss when the urological effects of proton therapy started: https://prostatecancer.net/living/proton-therapy-experience. I did find this site which discusses when side effects start on average: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/treatment/radiotherapy/external-radiotherapy/side-effects-external-radiotherapy. It can also depend on whether you have androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). I do want to note that it can really be different for each individual. My father-in-law had ADT and a combination of traditional radiation and Cyberknife. He had very few side effects, while we have other men here who have had extensive side effects or lasting significantly longer than expected. Hopefully others will chime in with their experiences. Wishing you the best and please feel free to ask further questions. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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