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Where did you have your radiation treatments done? Was it proton? I see you ended your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935343/

Discussion: First PSA test after Proton therapy. Pre PSA: 17 Post PSA number??

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Posted: Sep 24, 2023

thanks all for your input. I'm so new at this. I didn't realize there was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107039/

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2024

@kjacko, "Through research into the power of proton beams, Mayo Clinic experts are finding ways to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959480/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Proton radiation at Loma Linda one of the pioneers of proton radiation therapy initially for children...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200888/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

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Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I do recall reading from a subscriber his experience at the hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491609/

Discussion: Europe based members

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Posted: Jan 27 8:15am

That guide has one inaccurate piece of information saying that proton treatments are experimental or at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923036/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

@prettypass2000 Honestly I hadn't heard of it before. I suspect insurance sop is radiation. Is proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504876/

Discussion: Salvage surgery or salvage radiation?

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Posted: Feb 13 12:25pm

Appreciate each of you sharing your experiences with Proton treatment for prostrate cancer. I am 76...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939047/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

(continued) I had a Decipher test performed which evaluates the aggressiveness of your particular cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198369/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

Kaspar, What was your criteria deciding UCLA MRIdian SBRT over Loma Linda Proton therapy. I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015565/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

I'm not second guessing your team at MD Anderson, but did you speak to anyone there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284444/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2025

After the second biopsy, I decided on proton radiation, as mentioned. Loma Linda did a scan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116417/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

I have heard same comments from friends who had surgery back in early 2000s. Proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948987/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

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Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I'm not expert on the difference between proton and photon RT. The thing is, they are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506031/

Discussion: Anyone have HDR Brachytherapy and Proton beam therapy combo?

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Posted: Feb 14 8:59pm

I was treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester using Proton Beam SBRT. Spaceoar, a gel was used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521565/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

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Posted: Mar 7 9:00am

I too have (hopefully had) aggressive prostrate cancer, I started Lupron therapy shortly after biopsy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061278/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I’m a 71 year old whom is a BIG PROPONENT of Proton Radiation. Had Gleason 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942962/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

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Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Mayo in Rochester does 5 day proton.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957411/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

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Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Thanks for the info. Very helpful. Interesting the way the surgeon put it. They someone am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412486/

Discussion: On Active Surveillance. MRI and Biopsy-Type Questions.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Did you look into Proton therapy? (I have no experience myself. I am just a ramdom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024573/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

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