Rather than return to Jacksonville for my belated one year
follow-up exam, I arranged to be seen here in Michigan by Dr. Trucair. Although
a thoroughly experienced oncologist who specializes in prostate cancer, I was
the first patient of Dr. Trucair to have undergone proton radiation. He was
noticeably impressed with my lack of side effects and even more so with the
results of the DRE he conducted. "Your prostate feels more normal than any
post-radiation patient I have examined to date; this is truly significant",
he explained ," I must share this information with my colleagues."
"Even so," he continued, "some effects of radiation take a long
time to materialize. "Accordingly,"he indicated, "I would like
to see you in six months."
Toward the end of our appointment Dr. Trucair made a few additional comments worthy of note. He mentioned the development of a new proton center in the Flint area here in Michigan. The first patient is scheduled to be treated at this facility in approximately one year. "Proton radiation is a very expensive proposition," Dr. Trucair commented,"but, in the absence of side effects to be medically managed, the costs of treating with protons will not be much different when compared to other treatment modalities over the long run." He then conjectured, "In the future I can see where proton therapy may become the preferred method for prostate cancer." I thought this was very positive way to conclude our appointment
The next hurdle for me to negotiate will PSA test.my upcoming 18 month post treatment This will occur in three months or so.
.
Toward the end of our appointment Dr. Trucair made a few additional comments worthy of note. He mentioned the development of a new proton center in the Flint area here in Michigan. The first patient is scheduled to be treated at this facility in approximately one year. "Proton radiation is a very expensive proposition," Dr. Trucair commented,"but, in the absence of side effects to be medically managed, the costs of treating with protons will not be much different when compared to other treatment modalities over the long run." He then conjectured, "In the future I can see where proton therapy may become the preferred method for prostate cancer." I thought this was very positive way to conclude our appointment
The next hurdle for me to negotiate will PSA test.my upcoming 18 month post treatment This will occur in three months or so.
.
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