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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: Apr 18 7:32am

If it's Proton Beam Radiaton you will feel nothing at all. I didn't.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689157/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2022

I have had radiation two different times at Mayo. Neither time was proton beam, did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255841/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2020

Hi @kalidad, will you be getting proton beam therapy? When do you start?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992634/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

It's my understanding that Proton Beam Therapy does less peripheral damage.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681148/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

Hello @bowmed and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can understand with your gleason score why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641710/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

Yes, I have it. Are you getting proton or X-ray therapy? I am getting proton beam.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283616/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 8:30pm

Any comments on hormone therapy pro/con after proton beam radiation.Cancer is contained in prostate and considered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811456/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

@kjacko, "Through research into the power of proton beams, Mayo Clinic experts are finding ways to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959480/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

@tinytoes, I thought I'd check in. Was proton beam therapy recommended as a treatment option for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279532/

Discussion: Proton treatment to prostate and localized node: Anyone else?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 4:42pm

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

This info about Glow Club was from a patient who in 2024 proton beam therapy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280056/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 10:48am

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

In addition to the helpful responses you've received from members here, I thought you might appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824927/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Hello @daveywavey, I would like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect along with @dandl48...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319219/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

Thanks Phil, I opted for the 5 fraction Proton Beam and was trying to think how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320297/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 1:52pm

To share: I had 5 treatments with Proton Beam Therapy for prostrate neoplasm. But I suffered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944372/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Last year, when I was radiated for Prostate Cancer at the Mayo with Proton Beam therapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928018/

Discussion: Anyone have stereotactic body radiation therapy (CyberKnife)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

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

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

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