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bens1… where was this? Very interesting advance in technology! I had proton done three years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805762/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Here's a map that has the locations of hospitals that have Proton Beam treatment. Don't know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768180/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Hi @fairway5, welcome to Connect. You're so right that choosing between robotic surgery and proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110114/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

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)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

I had my proton treatments at the University of Cincinnati that shares gantries with a Childrens...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347526/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 5:41pm

From the research I've done so far, I'm with you, Proton therapy seems like one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007986/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

mikewo, That is great!!! Wish my PSA had gone down that much. But you had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939127/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

The first selection you mentioned should be the last option. Firstly, obtain a PET scan which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250846/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PC at 60 years old. Gleason 3+3, PSA 14.92.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:06am

Proton can be given with less intensity over a longer period of time. Not a five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057462/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I had my MRI and biopsy at Mayo Az. I was totally out for the biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024421/

Discussion: I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I had proton beam therapy. While there were some side effects during treatment, they were transitory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957637/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Addendum: Have read about or talked to close to men who have had proton therapy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708457/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

This thread has a lot of the info you ask. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-were-your-side-effects-of-proton-therapy-both-during-and-after/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886347/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Scheduled to have Proton Beam treatment at Mayo-Rochester the last week in October 2022. Praying for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756432/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

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