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Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 1 5:01pm | Replies (150)
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@westernflyer

Thanks for the kind reply and comments. As noted, I had proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Hospital (actually Loma Linda Children's Hospital as 2010). Near zero PSA for almost 6 years, PSA began to rise to currently 4.29. Had an MRI (may of 2024) and the scan indicated a possible return. I have been using the past two years the VA as primary care. I have TriCare for Life and M-Care (as retired Army), so I can go anywhere.

18 months ago when my PSA seemed to increase, I did contact Mayo in Jacksonville and now have a patient number and medical background on file. An appointment with the urologist at the VA is pending. Will see what they say for "first opinion". I have Dr. Mendenhall's contact info. Thanks for your comments. RH/Leesburg, Fl

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5galloncan | @5galloncan | Aug 1 4:34pm

Since you mentioned VA as primary care, I should add that while I was getting treatment at UFHPTI, there was testimony at a group men's meeting from a veteran on VA medical care who was able to get the VA to approve his treatment there. They were paying travel and lodging too. UFHPTI's financial side of things would know about how this was done, but I think it set a precedent.

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