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NO DOUBT OTHERS HAVE COMMENTED ON PROTON RADIATION THERAPY AS AN OPTION. DID ANY OF YOUR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207308/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Arizona Mayo also has Proton Beam therapy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971194/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Chris, what type of radiation, Proton Beam or conventional?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680765/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

thank you. I am on my way to the Mayo clinic and hopefully will get second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392869/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

@climateguy Not sure you heard about this, but they are now able to build proton facilities...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438615/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

The prostate stays there in many cases after proton the prostate actually shrinks. The prostate should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397941/

Discussion: HBOT therapy for radiation cystitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

Treated in Canada - quite similar to USA I think , with some twists . We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491660/

Discussion: Europe based members

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Posted: Jan 27 9:14am

From the research I have done and actually feedback from both photon and proton providers they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946291/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi @hook4fishes, I'm tagging a few members like who can share their experiences about high dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774806/

Discussion: Proton vs. HDR Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

Bens, Yes, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy guided by real time MRI is in my opinion the correct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767910/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

@metman, I moved your question about proton therapy for prostate cancer to the Prostate Cancer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697802/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

@robertov I think there are some subtle issues here. First, a well done gel spacer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466100/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

@climateguy I am not actively posting on MC Connect but if get a tagged question directly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463722/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

Proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Hospital in 2010. 2.5 months of mornings. Never a problem..never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257563/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

I looked into the proton, and the MRI guided radiotherapy. I have decided to go with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772265/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

@robertov Hi thanks for talking to me. Yeah I guess knowing what to expect helps. Drs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480780/

Discussion: Why I am glad I chose Proton Therapy (for now). Good, bad and ugly.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 4:50pm

You have hit on some important differences. This 2023 study confirms what you are saying but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182647/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Reference: Proton Radiation 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital for 2.5 months of proton radiation therapy. Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329624/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

Here is an article on proton (PT) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3465790/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893180/

Discussion: Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Also I inquired that Mayo has proton based radiation therapy option which is by far the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130943/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

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