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Mikewo: where did you hear about the MRI guided proton treatments? I had my 5 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939673/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I had the local urologist to refer me to OU. Dr. Stratton is an OU doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285927/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 9:24am

Proton has a better success rate and significantly fewer possibilities for bad side effects. This is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326691/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 8:37pm

joecontheroad, I am not reading my original post but if I made a mistake I apologize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943762/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

@jeffmarc We have to be careful what we post. I did not post that there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182653/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Proton therapy is the best option. Sorry your doctor didn't recommend it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912560/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Do you know the radiation oncologist at New York Proton Center?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993517/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

Painful ejaculation during proton beam treatment is normal in my opinion.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966190/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

anyone has experience with California Proton Treatment center in San Diego?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038506/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hello! Is there someone who can share their experience about proton therapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940322/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I just finished 28 treatments of proton therapy at MCI with Dr Fagundes. I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316539/

Discussion: Dr Adeel Kaiser MCI Miami

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 11:47am

Welcome, @vshirley. Are you getting proton beam radiation? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973808/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Thank you for your reply. We will contact LomaLinda this week & go with their recommendations....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061740/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

@hirejohn Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is an outstanding facility world famous. You are in good hands....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184482/

Discussion: Decipher Test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Thanks for the followup. Yes if the PSMA comes back worse than expected Mayo Rochester would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888289/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

@jeepio My diagnosis was similiar to yours. Gleason 3+4=7. My PSA at time of treatments was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316799/

Discussion: Hormone therapy or not ? A helpful tool to decide?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 6:15pm

A question for @Collene. Does mayo Rochester have mri guided proton therapy equipment ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064822/

Discussion: Role of Medical Oncologist in Prostate Cancer Therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

@elohelp @topf has passed on to you great feedback for you. You mentioned radiation damage to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323368/

Discussion: Hybrid Approach to metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 5:42am

Read same. The cure rate for proton and photon were same just different radiation and proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944484/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I had my PSA surge from 3 to 4 in one year and then to 6.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989887/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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