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I'm not second guessing your team at MD Anderson, but did you speak to anyone there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284444/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 hours ago

jeabass, I was sold on Proton before I looked at MRI guided radiation. There is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241534/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 12:32pm

@rick137 Wow one of your urologists said proton therapy was experimental. Medicare pays for proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032124/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Trying to find a place that warm for proton 5 treatment plan. First in my mind...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964307/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057597/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

@ripleymo, welcome. Allow me to clarify. Radiation treatment is available at all 3 Mayo Clinic campuses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152613/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

New York Proton Center have 5 Fraction Proton with MRI Guidance. Most proton centers use “volumetric”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993128/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

northoftheborder, Proton radiation is very different from photon. If you had photon you probably had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967314/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Hi @catbuddy, in addition to the helpful post from @wooldridgec, I'm tagging fellow members like @foamhand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058818/

Discussion: Experience with Zometa infusion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

Do you think all proton facilities are equal? I could easily go to one in Atlanta...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934748/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

@ava11. You are going to get a lot of different recommendations on your question. Best thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039819/

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

@chaimkugel, to help your research, you may also be interesed in these related discussions: - How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I know they have proton at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. The proton Dr. Nathan Yu will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151601/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Welcome, @davester. You asked @dandl48 if he had proton radiation. Is proton beam radiation being offered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776698/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I also had my 30 rounds of proton radiation at UFPTI Jacksonville. Medicare does pay for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008798/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@kmat Can't comment on cybernife as never was proposed by either of the opinions I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107522/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

@survivor5280 I went to UFHPTI (University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute) for my proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231231/

Discussion: How to respond when people recommend unproven treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 6:15am

Plenty of proton therapy discussions here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=Proton#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

How did the 5 treatments of proton therapy work for you? Is this considered SBRT? Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202247/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 8:43am

Welcome, @neilmartin. I'm tagging @chamblee54 to make sure he sees your question. Neil, you may also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229452/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 2:23pm

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