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Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 30, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I appreciate your very detailed post, very helpful. I also have a very large prostate coming in at 123cc and looking to learn about the best treatment with the least side effects. I think I maybe leaning toward the MRIdian Viewray which I learned about on this Mayo Clinic blog as well as Precision Point TP biopsy. Hope to avoid ADT, like Lupron. Thanks again. Anyone want to comment?
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Do you think you could provide a paragraph or whatever on MRIdian Viewray? Much appreciated if you can. I have to keep all options open, especially if my upcoming PSMA shows something that eliminates other options.
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I honestly know nothing of MRIdian Viewray. I can tell you the Mayo TP biopsy is very thorough, it found things on me the MRI didn't even show. But also it is pretty aggressive so you might bleed more than the transrectal ones I had in past. It is also super expensive so be sure to have good insurance going into it, if you need a TP biopsy that is. I need treatment at this point. I will turn down any ADT offered for sure.