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I did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. It was CT guided as they inset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874403/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I had similar experience during Proton Beam treatment. It was a strange "pain" or discomfort and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871559/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Similar experience —> I only had 1 day of adverse side-effects during my 28 sessions of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374566/

Discussion: Difficulty in voiding after radiation treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

My experience with proton beam radiation at Mayo was not bad. Think of it as an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367260/

Discussion: Preparing for radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

I recently had proton beam therapy for PC at Mayo. During the planning process, SpaceOAR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339055/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Hi jc76, I met with my urologist and oncologist at one highly regarded hospital in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868896/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I WENT TO CANCER SPECIALIST AND HE CRIED AFTER HEARING WHAT MY LARGE UNIVERSITY BASED DOCTORS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744469/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer- getting help-questions answered

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Dear buckeye54, I understand the feeling you're having. It's the same one I had nearly 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642902/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030147/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

I’ve never heard of “GlowClub.” I had 28 sessions of proton beam radiation for a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279801/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

From what I find searching around it seems like SBRT would be about the same with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514597/

Discussion: Salvage Radiation Therapy Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 5:04pm

I am 75 y/o and had an elevated PSA two years ago, a 5.7 in February...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799036/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

I am concerned about the Lupron shoots - have been thru 20 proton beam therapy session-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009448/

Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer. My PSA was 24. I switched my primary care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153980/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment: stereotactic body radiation therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

Normal process is to work with a Urologist first, for testing, diagnosis and recommendations regarding treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987647/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Dr to guide conversation on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

northoftheborder, Proton radiation is very different from photon. If you had photon you probably had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967314/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I had 25 sessions or proton beam IMRT plus one HDR procedure. I had the outpatient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497061/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 9:20am

Diagnosed with Gleason 3+3 in Sept 2022. PSA 10.5. Similar circumstance to you. Recommend you read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898348/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PC at 60 years old. Gleason 3+3, PSA 14.92.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Hi Jeff, Got a 2nd opinion from a CofE. They suggested Proton Beam, 5 fractions (SBRT)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313617/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

First I agree with bjroc about not rushing to Pca treatment because of the BPH. So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004198/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

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