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You have hit on some important differences. This 2023 study confirms what you are saying but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182647/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Also I inquired that Mayo has proton based radiation therapy option which is by far the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130943/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

MichaelCharles, It was my first choice for treatment but I was informed that the Proton Therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946896/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Bl2023, I received proton Beam SBRT at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Not certain whether ViewRay or TrueBeam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869720/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

As with JC, I also received Proton therapy at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087374/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Mine was 5.5 rose to 12 had proton 34 fractions on adt + zytega PSA undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383340/

Discussion: Last PSA Number Before Cancer Diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

May I ask where your proton treatments occurred?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009936/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

@edtrucks When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer if 2023 my R/Os recommended radiation. Mayo Jacksonville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361892/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 7:18am

Determine if proton treatment is applicable. Not all cancer centers have it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824351/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Just being offered proton beam at Mayo, I have not had yet. I am aware it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909773/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Here is an article on proton (PT) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3465790/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893180/

Discussion: Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqPnSRYtW4 Dr Carl Rossi from San Diego proton center gave a presentation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030147/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Traditional radiation is more damaging to peripheral tissue as it cannot target it's dosage as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680409/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

In my opinion, you should definitely be able to drive yourself. I underwent 29 Proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007937/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I did Proton, but with the understanding that it was equivalent to IMRT. It may have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222120/

Discussion: 25 Fractions IMRT PROSTATE RADIATION Completed Yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:32am

Mwarsha, A lot of controversy over proton and photon treatments. Some say no difference other studies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870043/

Discussion: Increasing PSA numbers, biopsy scheduled: So many questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

Wow! -- I've been asking a score of providers and patients over a year-plus about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946610/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Good info. What were the issues with proton therapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911347/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

I have finished my 28 weeks of Proton Beam Therapy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680766/

Discussion: Lupron yeah or Lupron nay that is the question.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

My experience is that institutions which offer Proton treatment generally say that it’s superior. Institutions without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945945/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

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