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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

harvey44, Thanks and congrats on your success with Proton therapy! Thats great to hear as my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241735/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 5:56pm

From the research I've done so far, I'm with you, Proton therapy seems like one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007986/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

mikewo, That is great!!! Wish my PSA had gone down that much. But you had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939127/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hi @gently , Thanks for the info on CAProton. Dr. Rossi's experience is very impressive! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120568/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 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, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Ask Hopkins about the margin advantage with photon. It depends upon the machinery. If the treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017356/

Discussion: MRI-Guided SBRT vs Proton Therapy (5-fraction)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Exactly - studies are few and far between. Just had long talk with a gerontologist friend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911354/

Discussion: Proton Therapy or Cyberknife without ADT for Gleason 8?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

With all the comments that have been posted regarding the 6 months or more of ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823771/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

Dave… I am a huge proponent and beneficiary of proton, treated in 2019 at Phoenix Mayo…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787253/

Discussion: Getting approval from Insurance Companies

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2022

2010 proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Hospital, Loma Linda, California. Gleason score 3 plus 3,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233493/

Discussion: How do I request a VA referral to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:39am

@stew80 I answered another poster on what is UFHPTI below and includes some additional information. UFHPTI:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184474/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I had the 5 proton radiation treatment at Mayo Phoenix and drove myself to and from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010288/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Good luck. I also had no issues, but the placement failed. It added a delay in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857721/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Mrgrt Mri guided proton radiation. Liniac. My dr is dr michael chuong. Miami cancer institute he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763731/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

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