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It's my understanding that Proton Beam Therapy does less peripheral damage.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681148/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

I call proton the gnats a— of radiation. Reduces opportunities for uncomfortable side effects

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680316/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

Hello @bowmed and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can understand with your gleason score why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641710/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

I m 66 years old . Had prostate cancer treated 15 years ago got treaded with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308905/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20 6:12pm

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

@buzzliteyear Regretfully no. They (Mayo Jacksonville) is building a new cancer center that will have proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330289/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 5:44am

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 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

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

Interesting. My oldest brother is 78y, was recently diagnosed with PC with similar numbers as yours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316090/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:01pm

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

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

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

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

northoftheborder, oh, interesting. Mine was proton with precision point targeting. So the radiation is constant during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386350/

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