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Hi jc76, I find your posts helpful. Recently I heard that the angle of the proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331213/

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

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Posted: Jun 20 10:17am

@buzzliteyear Feel free to private message me is you like. If you are considering UFHPTI I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318831/

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

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Posted: Jun 2 4:49pm

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

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

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

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Posted: Aug 11, 2023

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)

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Posted: Feb 17, 2024

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

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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

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Posted: Dec 21, 2022

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

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Posted: Feb 15, 2024

@stew80 @ecurb I agree with ecurb I would suggest a second opinion. Are you anywhere close...

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Discussion: My Radiation/Oncologist Visit

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Posted: May 30 6:02pm

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

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Posted: Jun 1 7:02am

I had 28 sessions Proton. Prep is being regular, constipation is an issue be sure to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322158/

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

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Posted: Jun 7 9:19am

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?

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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?

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Posted: Oct 14, 2023

@cheriekhan, I moved your question about intrductal prostate carcinoma to this existing discussion: - Intraductal prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090889/

Discussion: Intraductal prostate carcinoma: What is standard treatment?

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Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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

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Posted: May 28, 2024

@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

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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?

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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

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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?

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Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Hi, thanks for posting, could you please share where you got proton therapy and if this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255827/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

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Posted: Mar 11 6:52pm

Usually it is because the proton beam costs more, is not covered by health insurance, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783169/

Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

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Posted: Dec 10, 2022

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