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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 7, 2024 | Replies (237)Comment receiving replies
When I was getting my 29 Proton treatments at UFHPTI a few months back (no ADT by choice as I too had low risk Decipher results), there was a man there who had an interesting tale.
Younger than I am at 71, he had not heard of proton therapy and was actually on the operating table back in his home town for a prostatectomy when they discovered a heart condition that led to them stopping the procedure before going in. A friend of his told him about proton therapy in Jacksonville at UFHPTI and that's where he ended up and a very happy camper as a result.
Everyone diagnosed with Prostate Cancer should read the book, "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers." You can find it on Amazon. And send for the free packet of materials on Proton Therapy from UFHPTI by filling out their online contact form. Whether you choose proton therapy or not, you will have armed yourself with more information.
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UFHPTI is a great institution for proton radiation. I had Dr. Mendenhall who stated he does over 50% of the prostrate treatments. The faicility is outstanding with 5 gantries all with the lasted proton radiation equipment.
When those who are seeking radiation treatments in Jacksonville area I always refer to UFHPTI as Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation. The treatments as UFHPTI are very professtional prior to, during, and after. The staff is very courteous and friendly. I had the Blue team for my treatments and they did every thing they could to make me feel comfortable. I would end my treatments each day when they gave me my next day arrival time (which was always within 30 minutes of my requested time) saying, "Same bat time, Same bat place, Same bat team. We all would get a good laugh.
When I finished treatments the entire day time blue team came up to me and hugged me saying stop by to say high on your follow ups. I really gave that chime a big swing.