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Could I asked what is SBRT proton beam? I had pencil beam proton therapy at UFPTI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904406/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I just got my PSMA PET/CT scan. No metastasis even though I had 2 cores 4+5,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034340/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Goodness, that's a lot to deal with! If your life expectancy is less than 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096315/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Wow. Thank you for so much information. I too had the Decipher and I was intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868869/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason score of 3+4, PSA of 4.2. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678323/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

YES, Finished my Proton treatment JAN 21, Mayo Rochester. SEE MY RECENT POST. MWSPRO

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305898/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2020

proton has an excellent side effect rate and also the healing process is faster, you take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986823/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@sooner65 @michael219 @sooner65 @michael219 gave you some excellent information. Although Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248436/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 6:55am

I believe it was proton. 24 treatments over 5 weeks. I had brachyboost at Mayo Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183283/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Interesting how you can separate the Proton treatment side effects from the Lupron side effects, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925725/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Thanks, I'll check with UF as to their programs, besides the proton therapy I've already started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147974/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and am considering using Ivermectin in conjunction with photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114836/

Discussion: Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

I am 63 and my brother had his prostate removed at age 55. Will be getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784488/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2022

There are other radiation options besides IMRT, including SBRT and Proton Beam. I'm not qualified (obviously)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095377/

Discussion: IMRT Radiation and ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Had my first prostate cancer proton treatment today. My gut was in bad shape, which didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283576/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 7:13pm

Hey Brian, As usual I am looking thru the narrow lens of my own experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307043/

Discussion: Anyone had proton therapy after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18 2:54pm

PSA of 4.2 with Gleason of 7 (4+3) at age 78. 40 proton radiation treatments at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678293/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

popkovas, you are going to get a lot of replies on this. I had proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955956/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

DEFINITELY need a second opinion from a Proton Treatment center! The non-Proton people say that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859629/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Is Proton therapy available in Jacksonville? What other prostate treatments do you offer at the Jacksonville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209217/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:47pm

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