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Thank you. Yes, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015 and has been doing Active Surveillance, but now there’s been a change and he will have to have Radiation and Hormone therapy, so we’re trying to learn as much as we can in order to make good decisions about where to get the treatment and what type of Radiation. I’m very thankful to learn about this group. I know it’s probably the group no one wants to be in, but we’re stronger together by sharing information and helping each other. Thanks for adding me.
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I don't know where you live, but I suggest you contact UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, a Proton Therapy Institute. They have an online form to fill out that will get you an information packet delivered by Fedex in a couple of days at no charge. This will allow you to begin your research into Proton Therapy, which can be found at many Proton Therapy centers here in the U.S. and around the world. I am just finishing up proton therapy for prostate cancer here in Jacksonville. I will have had 29 sessions over 5 weeks. Many urologists and even oncologists do not talk about proton therapy or offer it to their patients. Some insurances will freely pay for it, while others will go through a denial and appeals process. If you have Traditional Medicare, they pay for proton therapy. There are many patients here I have met who are taking Proton Therapy along with hormone therapy. Good luck.
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I'm glad you found the group. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Also, you can go to the Prostate Cancer support group main page here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/
And then type search terms into the search bar to find discussions related to your questions. It's quite possible someone has already asked and been answered.