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I have asked my DR. at Mayo which machine they are going to use on me. They haven't answered my question yet. I'm guessing it w/b the Varian Probeam or the Hitachi.
The biggest question for me is would I want the advantage of the MRIdian with 2mm margins or the Proton CT guided with the stoppage of rays at the prostate target? Mayo doesn't have Mridian I'm told. Studies show markedly better results in complications with bladder, urethra issues with MRIdian.
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@bjroc You rate Proton as #1 in your opinion. Does Proton therapy have adaptive MRI or CT capabilities for accuracy? I know it is better as far as stopping at the target and not exiting but was wondering about scatter dose or missing some of the target? Do you know what it means to do "whole pelvis" "Hypofractionated" proton therapy?