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Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 18 7:04am | Replies (34)

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@jb2buckwater

Bl2023, I received proton Beam SBRT at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Not certain whether ViewRay or TrueBeam offer both Proton and Photon Beam options. The Proton Beam provides a radiation which enters the Prostate but does not exitafter performing its function. Photons enter and then exit which means they may have a higher chance of negatively impacying healthy cells outside the Prostate. This treatment required that I make the trip from Portland, OR to Minnesota for treatment... well worth the effort.
Best wishes for a successful outcome regardless of treatment choice.

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I did my 5-day Proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix and other than the one 5-inch tan circle on each hip I would never know anything was even done to me. PS the weather is great here in Phoenix in the fall and the Arizona Fall League baseball season is great baseball . Talking Stick ballpark is three exits away on the 101 for entertainment in the afternoon and evenings.