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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Traditional radiation is more damaging to peripheral tissue as it cannot target it's dosage as well...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

I did Proton, but with the understanding that it was equivalent to IMRT. It may have...

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Discussion: 25 Fractions IMRT PROSTATE RADIATION Completed Yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

Wow! -- I've been asking a score of providers and patients over a year-plus about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946610/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Mwarsha, A lot of controversy over proton and photon treatments. Some say no difference other studies...

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Discussion: Increasing PSA numbers, biopsy scheduled: So many questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I had Proton over a year ago. If you decide on proton be sure to utilize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494066/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:51am

Do you know the radiation oncologist at New York Proton Center?

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

Painful ejaculation during proton beam treatment is normal in my opinion.

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Proton therapy is the best option. Sorry your doctor didn't recommend it.

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Proton radiation: I spent 2.5 months at Loma Linda Hospital near Riverside, California in 2010. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152238/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I had proton radiation in 2022, Pet/psma showed all cancer gone in prostate nothing lit up...

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Discussion: Biopsy 1 carcinoma found.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

anyone has experience with California Proton Treatment center in San Diego?

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Hello! Is there someone who can share their experience about proton therapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940322/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

thanks helpful. simulation in early sept Houston MDA Proton Center

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Discussion: Any good videos showing how to do Kegel exercises?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

Mikewo: where did you hear about the MRI guided proton treatments? I had my 5 treatments...

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Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi Jeff, I was diagnosed with two Gleason score 8 prostate adenocarcinomas and one with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307779/

Discussion: Abiraterone alone for HT ADT therapy for PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

Welcome, @vshirley. Are you getting proton beam radiation? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973808/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

@jeffmarc I am 65 and a decent surgery candidate. My first thought was surgery but have...

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Discussion: Pre diagnosis function considerations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 9:44pm

@jeffmarc We have to be careful what we post. I did not post that there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182653/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

joecontheroad, I am not reading my original post but if I made a mistake I apologize...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

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