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Usually it is because the proton beam costs more, is not covered by health insurance, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783169/

Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

This thread has a lot of the info you ask. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-were-your-side-effects-of-proton-therapy-both-during-and-after/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886347/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

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Posted: Jun 28, 2023

The RT at CA Protons said that you can do proton therapy again. RT at City...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016123/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Feb 15 9:07am

Part of the problem with proton is it uses wider margins than the MRIdian. It does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892584/

Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

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Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Pbmurh: Very interesting. I received my IMRT salvage radiation at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore. A friend received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947426/

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

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Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Congratulations on your anniversary! I was diagnosed in 2012 at 56y with low-grade, localized prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076176/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

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Posted: May 28 7:54am

I’m a 2019 graduate of Mayo proton treatment 😁. I would get another doc, ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707063/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

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Posted: May 10, 2022

@cheriekhan, I moved your question about intrductal prostate carcinoma to this existing discussion: - Intraductal prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090889/

Discussion: Intraductal prostate carcinoma: What is standard treatment?

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Posted: Jun 21 8:03am

Thanks. I'm in Fort Lauderdale so Miami is close, although Orlando isn't that far. Is Miami...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147778/

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

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Posted: Sep 26 4:02pm

I had proton therapy at UFHPTI in March/April of this year. The only issue related to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186024/

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

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Posted: Dec 7 8:08am

Has anyone experienced bleeding following the insertion of the SpaceOAR prior to Proton therapy and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636926/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

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Posted: Sep 19, 2021

@frank 1956 Many thanks. Everybody should watch this video. As an "amusing" comment I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030373/

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

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Posted: Mar 9 8:58am

Meeting with the surgeon tomorrow for a consultation on robotic surgery. I have already consulted with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110113/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

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Posted: May 11, 2019

@rice, here are some related discussions you may be interested in: - Radiation with or without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942041/

Discussion: 5 treatment radiation

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Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Good morning I'm 66, had my first session of proton radiation yesterday at mayo rochester 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142911/

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

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Posted: Sep 17 10:15am

Dear milburnd, I'm grateful for your clear and helpful response and information. I am anticipating the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116827/

Discussion: Anyone have info about irreversible electroporation (IRE) treatment?

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Posted: Aug 3 7:15am

Gleason 3+4. Cant remember the location of the cancer. I do get zapped from Mr. Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847658/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

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Posted: Apr 22, 2023

joecontheroad, I thought similar. I had proton pencil beam. By the way your I.D. "on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946108/

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

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Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Thanks. I ll look into it. I live in Vermont. Not sure if they offer the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983188/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

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Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I had extensive Proton Therapy for my grade 10 cancer. I did not experience rectal bleeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087363/

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

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Posted: Jun 15 1:21pm

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