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My Space OAR failed in October 2022. It created an ulcer in my anal canal. Hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833579/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

https://www.pylarify.com/patient/about This contrast medium was launched May 2021. Then you might check out Proton Radiation. wishing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963743/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

So as not to give people the wrong impression, salvage surgery is done after a failure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973541/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

Ava11, CA Proton is on a different information storage system, so it takes longer for them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036719/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 7:13pm

I had proton beam at Loma Linda 15 years ago. Until March 2024 I too was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061011/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2 4:19pm

Due to the number of treatments, I would say conventional. It is my understanding that proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681102/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

I'd ask about the viability of Proton Beam therapy when cancer cells are not located definitively....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027174/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 7:51am

bens1… where was this? Very interesting advance in technology! I had proton done three years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805762/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Here's a map that has the locations of hospitals that have Proton Beam treatment. Don't know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768180/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Mayo Rochester does do the PSMA pet scan in addition to Choline 11 pet scan. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971013/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

With 40 treatments, am I right in guessing that you were treated with IMRT rather than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097144/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 9:07pm

Proton Beam is also now offered at 5 sessions. My understanding is that there are studies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870252/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

I had proton beam therapy over 5 years ago. My PSA has remained at 0.1 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720427/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Correct. My understanding is that Proton is far more acceptable and would have reduced the damage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097433/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 10:36am

Hi @fairway5, welcome to Connect. You're so right that choosing between robotic surgery and proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110114/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

Although it is great to get information from fellow prostrate cancer sufferers I think it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888120/

Discussion: Need Radiotherapy guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Proton radiation 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital..one of the first to treat prostate cancer with proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065291/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10 8:51am

The placement of my Space OAR failed in October of 2022 and created an ulcer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812840/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Cyber knife uses high doses of radiation as opposed to Proton therapy which has potentially more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869024/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Some great comments to a vexing question. I was told I am not a candidate for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110871/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 8:10am

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