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"Brotherhood of the Balloon" I concluded 2.5 months of weekday mornings of proton radiation at Loma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279111/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

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Posted: Apr 11 7:24am

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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

@stew80 These are good questions to asked your R/Os and urologist. I can pass on to...

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Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:10pm

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

Thanks. Very detailed explanation, which gives me comfort that I did not choose AS and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306841/

Discussion: Decipher Result-Interpratation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18 10:57am

My husband developed radiation proctitis about a year after proton radiation, confirmed by colonoscopy. Symptom was...

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Discussion: Frequent bleeding from the rectum when having a bowel movement.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 8:54pm

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

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

Hi @bjroc, I'm tagging several members who have had proton beam therapy for prostate cancer like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909766/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Good info. What were the issues with proton therapy?

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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

I went to the Phoenix Glow Club - Proton Beam seminar/tour recently. You sign up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285635/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 6:00pm

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

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

Thanks Phil, I opted for the 5 fraction Proton Beam and was trying to think how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320297/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 1:52pm

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

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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

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

Proton radiation: I spent 2.5 months at Loma Linda Hospital near Riverside, California in 2010. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152238/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

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Posted: Oct 5, 2024

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