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@johnoclark I have provided a few links that may be helpful. Ask your radiation oncologists about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144069/

Discussion: Radiation therapy effects: Can it cause brain fog & memory issues?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

rxharleydude, I was informed some time ago about the new cancer center would have proton radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932386/

Discussion: Prostate cancer symposium

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

@jc76 At the 2023 Mid-Year PCRI Conference, Dr. Rossi spoke about proton radiation (https://www.youtube.com/live/WTqPnSRYtW4?feature=share) starting at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499863/

Discussion: Role of Fish Oil in Reducing Cancer Growth (study)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:04pm

In my case, I had a urologist (a surgeon) diagnose me; then he provided me referrals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365794/

Discussion: How many saw Urologist for prostatectomy vs Genito-Urinary Oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

@edtrucks When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer if 2023 my R/Os recommended radiation. Mayo Jacksonville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361892/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2025

@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708451/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

Low does naltrexone(LDN) helps to reduce PSA. My PSA was reduced prior to my proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954123/

Discussion: Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Update: I did contact Mayo and ADT would have been required with the 5 proton treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931241/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Thanks. Very detailed explanation, which gives me comfort that I did not choose AS and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306841/

Discussion: Decipher Result-Interpratation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2025

My husband developed radiation proctitis about a year after proton radiation, confirmed by colonoscopy. Symptom was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293851/

Discussion: Frequent bleeding from the rectum when having a bowel movement.

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

My radiation oncologist's explanation for dry orgasms after proton therapy is that your prostate produces most...

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Discussion: Are you experiencing dry orgasm after prostate cancer treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

As @web265 has commented, IMRT is really the main radiation used for salvage radiation. SBRT doesn’t...

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Discussion: What kind of radiation you had for salvage ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

@brianjarvis As you know there are many types of cancer than prostate. Almost every medical institution...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403834/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

artistik1a, Just reading these question. No drugs prior, during, after. Had some reduction in urine flow...

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Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Could I asked what is SBRT proton beam? I had pencil beam proton therapy at UFPTI...

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Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

@stew80 These are good questions to asked your R/Os and urologist. I can pass on to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273597/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

Wow. Thank you for so much information. I too had the Decipher and I was intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868869/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Goodness, that's a lot to deal with! If your life expectancy is less than 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096315/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

I went to the Phoenix Glow Club - Proton Beam seminar/tour recently. You sign up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285635/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

@05271935 It is a personal decision. All the types carry with them pros and cons. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202129/

Discussion: Radiation therapy effects: Can it cause brain fog & memory issues?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2025