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There are not more side effects though with MRLinac SBrT since it is so targeted and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010078/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

According to the Viewray MRIdian website Mayo does not offer it at any of their sites....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889722/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Just thought I’d jump in with my experience at Mayo Rochester. With my Nov 2019 visit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111042/

Discussion: Advantage of staying at on-campus hotel: Partner's perspective

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Jim seems to be OK with the spacer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012686/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

I can understand your dilemma. It's been 2.5 years since my diagnosis. I had a PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255888/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2021

I want to double down on the value of a ‘fusion guided’ MRI. That uses prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804869/

Discussion: MRI Results: What are the chances the lesion is cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I believe dandl48 is correct, SBRT is used for both Photon and Proton Radiation. Studies have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800095/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

@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 the anxiousness you are experiencing, I went through it all last year. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821612/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

"How can you trust Active Surveillance?" --> by keeping it "Active". In addition to regularly scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288677/

Discussion: Gleason Grade 2

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

(With somewhat similar numbers - PSA of 7.976, Gleason of 7(4+3), localized, 65y/o - I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274589/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

I had my proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021 (with 6 months of Eligard and SpaceOAR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260699/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

While you’re on active surveillance, beyond just PSA and Gleason, also track your % Free PSA,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044619/

Discussion: Active Surveillance of Grade Group 1

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I have read about it, but did not experience it as my treatment was in February...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945163/

Discussion: Calypso radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Thanks for the quick reply. Regarding the placement of the carbon markers, I had read that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859967/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Hi Michael T, I'm 20 months out from my diagnosis of cancer with a Gleason Score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255842/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2020

—> What is the disagreement regarding his MRI? (During April-May 2021 (at 65y/o), for a localized,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519108/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 6:09am

Oskar, Late 2016: I had gleason 7 with 2A C hopefully contained. Researched Proton Beam but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042548/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

josgen, I did not have the 5 treatment but the 30 treatments of proton. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939737/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

OK, trying to be more specific: Many locations administering Proton Beam Treatment (PBT) have used a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714083/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

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