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My last treatment was Jan 21. & PSA.test was MAY 28th I had Lupon 6 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305903/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2020

Reading the comments under Kegel exercises below makes me glad I chose 5 proton radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997986/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

ava11, CA Proton the SD facility you refer to has my recommendation. The director trained at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009769/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi @tmurphptown, welcome. You'll notice that I moved your question to this existing discussion about prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637373/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2021

Thanks for describing your case - would you be so kind to tell me how long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260640/

Discussion: Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 7:30pm

I am 60 years old. I will mention Proton beam to surgeon and Oncologist. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736234/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

@clandeboye1 I had 30 rounds of proton pencil beam radiation treatments at UFHPTI. After my Decipher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131350/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

I was 69 when my GL4+3 was discovered. I traveled from Atlanta to UCLA to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869963/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

In comparison, Proton treatments are much more than photons, costwise.... even with much lesser numbers of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305885/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

I had the SpaceOAR Vue injection and the proton radiation treatments at the University of Cincinnati;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252177/

Discussion: Third SBRT Opinion Worth It?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:20pm

I've seen the same studies suggesting that proton vs photon radiation makes no difference in overall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182638/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

@lifutang Correcting my own post above. Was reading it and saw that I said proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254517/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 10 7:34am

Ozelli is giving great advice here seems like to me. Call Mayo radiation Onc for appt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911155/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

I want to add that a proton beam can miss spots of cancer. It did so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780648/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

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

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

@lifutang Try to give you, my experience. The number of treatments has changed over the years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247062/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 28 7:14am

I took Silodosin for the urination issues. It started working within hours of my taking the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107902/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

@sooner65 I can answer one of your questions. Proton Beam Radiation is not available at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239417/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 5:47pm

@ava11, if you would like to seek a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, you can submit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036982/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

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