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@imbimbo SBRT can use either Photon or Proton.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777427/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

@carter777 I see a lot of posts and probably already mentioned. Regarding insurance Medicare does pay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121624/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Just finished up 6 weeks of Proton Therapy on Friday. So the next month will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204306/

Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2019

Isn't Proton radiation still EBRT?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348236/

Discussion: I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

'Experimental Treatment'. A few more thoughts. (Again, my treatment was proton beam (5 treatments at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005906/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

@robertov Proton radiation is used for children who have brain tumors and other things that need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520594/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:45pm

@jesse65 I can see that your experience with your dad really brought home the benefit of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503353/

Discussion: The decision I have to make is tearing me up

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 3:46pm

Has anyone out there had experiences involving Proton therapy with and without ADT? I am currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492001/

Discussion: Decisions to be made after biopsy confirmation of prostate cancer.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 3:34pm

The proton beam radiation treatments were relatively uneventful: 28 fractions; 2.5 grays/fraction; with SpaceOAR Vue just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255539/

Discussion: How many biopsies?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473836/

Discussion: Severe abdominal pain after IMRT radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 4:48pm

where did you get your proton radiation treatment? I may be a candidate for radiation soon!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009610/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

Your high decipher score indicates a higher risk of prostate cancer spreading and metastasis. With your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314906/

Discussion: What would be best course of treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

Hallo ava11, I received my Proton treatments at the UF Proton Center in Jacksonville, FL. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009638/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

May I recommend that you investigate proton therapy? It is a form of radiation with less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255812/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

The lat time I inquired (that's recent) if proton treatment is available in Ontario, Canada the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346640/

Discussion: Why so few Proton Therapy discussions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

Hello. I'm scheduled for a MRI fusion biopsy on August 5 and trying to prepare for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106595/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Did you have Photon or Proton salvage radiation? Thanks.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348287/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

May I ask what facility you are getting proton?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857936/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

@oldgreenpaint What you experienced is known - with the higher dose per fraction of SBRT, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504386/

Discussion: What is treatment for Gleason Score 8 at 80 years old in good health?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:33pm

Did you have proton treatment at Mayo in Jacksonville ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329692/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

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