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Had Proton at Mayo, 5 doses which is now the "normal" regimen. There are also studies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943846/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I had proton for a different cancer and there were patients there who were repeating appeals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119871/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

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, 2024

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

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

I apologize. We on MCC get so used to using abbreviations that it has become a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184471/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

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

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

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

When we finally got to my treatment the Proton radiation was done with no Space/OAR gel.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914078/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

No protection. I have three more proton treatments to go. Total will b2 20 treatments.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857717/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I’m planning on Proton therapy in the spring. I’m in Tucson so am going to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294540/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1 7:05pm

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

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

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, 2024

I had proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California (near Riverside). This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246458/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 27 9:11am

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, 2024

Personally, if my Doctor didn't know that Proton Therapy was available with SBRT, I would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946745/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

https://www.floridaproton.org/ppc/cancer-center-uf-health-proton Lot of info on prostate cancer treatment here.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866407/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Any comments on hormone therapy pro/con after proton beam radiation.Cancer is contained in prostate and considered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811456/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

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