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I chose proton beam therapy in 2018. At the time, it was explained to me the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872162/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021, (plus Casodex and Eligard, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009201/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 4:12am

3 and half years ago when I was looking at treatment options, I compared proton and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681490/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Finished my MRIdian treatment in Orlando Cancer Center in February. 5 Treatments with spaceoar. NY Presbyterian/Cornell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870879/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

You say you got 5 proton treatments. Were they SBRT treatments using high dose radiation (hyperfractionated)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873950/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Do you know if HIFU is offered to ablate lesion prior to proton therapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934762/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I call proton the gnats a— of radiation. Reduces opportunities for uncomfortable side effects

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680316/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

It's my understanding that Proton Beam Therapy does less peripheral damage.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681148/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-done-proton-without-hormonal-therapy/

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Discussion: Proton Therapy or Cyberknife without ADT for Gleason 8?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Phil, you might set up a phone consult with Rossi at California Proton.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050360/

Discussion: Prognosis for Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 3:30am

Did you get the free packet from UFHPTI? It has a list of hundreds of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106914/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 7:23am

slick, where did you have the 5 Proton radiation sessions. Any recommendations. Thanks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963231/

Discussion: Eligard and radiation: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I met fellow PC patients at the cancer center here in Fla. One guy, and his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098020/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 12:56pm

Thank you snd best of health to you! How many proton treatments did you get?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713252/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2022

I am just finishing my first week of Proton therapy. I do believe I go in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846665/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

@packman7 We all were at some point in our journey of what to do. Asked your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186027/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7 8:11am

I was mistaken, we are having photon radiation, not proton like mayo Rochester has. Any comments?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824748/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

They do mrgrt proton for prostate. However, there are 2 other Drs at MCI that specialize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782031/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708451/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872057/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

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