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memory loss after radiation?

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My husband had 45 days of radiation condensed into a 5 day treatment in Florida 4 years ago. Since then his thyroid has weakened along with his teeth. However it’s his memory and bad choices that are concerning me.

Is this a common side effect of radiation?

Thank you.

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GP24

This is not a common side effect of radiation to the prostate. The memory could be affected by hormone therapy and the teeth could be affected by bone targeting agents. It is probably caused in part by his age too.

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WhistlersMother59 in reply to GP24

thank you.

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Tall_Allen

It is not at all a side effect of prostate radiation.

“ Bad choices” that’s not good! Did he do adt also at the same time? I had a pretty severe cognitive decline not to mention physical .. after imrt ,Lupron and another adt pill . My teeth bones and joints are all in decline since treatment almost 8 yrs ago and just having 3 T is another culprit of decline .. many of us pay the same price. Some guys say they haven’t declined . I think that some are in denial , or just lucky .

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Londear1992 in reply to

Do you mean that just having a 3T MRI can cause cognitive decline? Is it the contrast dye that causes it? Thanks for any info you might have on this.

in reply to Londear1992

No Sir! With 3 T I’m speaking about 3 testosterone levels or being castrated . Simply having no testosterone can effect everything male including cognition …

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lowT163 in reply to

I agree. For me it’s forgetting words/names. Either it’s the ADT or I’m getting dumb.

in reply to lowT163

✌️💪hang in there . What choice do we have? I chose to live depleted rather than to die .

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lowT163 in reply to

obviously I chose the same. By the way my old user name was Carlo 86. Lost it some how in the change. Hope you are doing well.

in reply to lowT163

Hey Carlo86 ! I remember you . Is your t level 163 ? Mine has been 3 for almost 8 yrs now ! and what a ride it has been and still is? I too once changed names here and I’ve dropped off a few times also ..There is so much pain and suffering aboard that it’s a lot to take on . Take care ,

in reply to lowT163

What are we talking about again? 🙏🎄

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lowT163 in reply to

exactly

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Londear1992 in reply to

Thanks for explaining.

in reply to Londear1992

My English is a bit scrambled too! Sorry about that.🎄

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WhistlersMother59 in reply to Londear1992

he had received 45 days worth of radiation condensed down into 5 massive doses.

in reply to WhistlersMother59

That’s intense!

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tsim

Was he on ADT as well?

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WhistlersMother59 in reply to tsim

No

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