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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

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

Do you know what Mayo uses for it’s image guided Proton therapy?

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Discussion: SBRT or Cyberknife 5 fractions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 3:57pm

Thanks. That is what I was afraid of. I have already contacted Oklahoma Proton Center. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286405/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 10:33pm

Would appreciate hearing about post treatment experience and side effects (if any) from those who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957920/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Which did you have —> SBRT, IMRT, or Proton radiation? Did you use a rectal spacer?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341012/

Discussion: Buzzing in rectum after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:14pm

Hi @buzzliteyear, yes proton therapy is considered SBRT. Here's some info from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sbrt/pyc-20446794#:~:text=Types%20of%20stereotactic%20body%20radiotherapy,that%20are%20near%20vital%20organs. "Types...

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Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:29pm

Agreed..with that kind of Gleason score, the issue is timing and how fast you can secure...

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Discussion: 44yr PSA180 Gleason9 non-metastatic. Surgery or Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Thanks, Appreciate your response. It’s exactly what I am trying to track down. That and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332895/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 3:36pm

jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872057/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

@gankster And my hug is a happy hug for your success. I too had proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321026/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:17pm

I was mistaken, we are having photon radiation, not proton like mayo Rochester has. Any comments?

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

They do mrgrt proton for prostate. However, there are 2 other Drs at MCI that specialize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782031/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Regarding proton radiation treatments for prostate cancer. I have been a patient at Mayo Jacksonville for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321032/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:31pm

@ripleymo First you are doing the right thing by researching. Using MCC is excellent for feedback...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152737/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 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.

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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...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

This is helpful info. Thanks. I'm not sure if Proton radiation is offered in my neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273635/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:55pm

Ron, Thanks again - really helpful. Not clear at this point about the difference Proton and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198472/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

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