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Interesting how you can separate the Proton treatment side effects from the Lupron side effects, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925725/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I believe it was proton. 24 treatments over 5 weeks. I had brachyboost at Mayo Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183283/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

proton has an excellent side effect rate and also the healing process is faster, you take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986823/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I just got my PSMA PET/CT scan. No metastasis even though I had 2 cores 4+5,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034340/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Thanks, I'll check with UF as to their programs, besides the proton therapy I've already started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147974/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and am considering using Ivermectin in conjunction with photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114836/

Discussion: Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Yes, MRI guided is supposed to be better but other radiation oncologist have said that CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375431/

Discussion: Adjuvant Radiation Therapry (ART) vs Early Salvage radiology

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

@sooner65 @michael219 @sooner65 @michael219 gave you some excellent information. Although Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248436/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Thanks! I had the iodinized version of SpaceOAR - called SpaceOAR Vue - injected (in April...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472098/

Discussion: Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 11:16am

I had the local urologist to refer me to OU. Dr. Stratton is an OU doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285927/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

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

I am 63 and my brother had his prostate removed at age 55. Will be getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784488/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2022

Its been quite a journey for me from many years of active surveillance and an unsuccessful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493314/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 10:52am

Question: "Group 4 plus 4" Does this mean Gleason score 4 plus 4 post biopsy? If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416649/

Discussion: Just joined, biopsy shows 4+4 (Group 4)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

@stevesien Thank you for sharing that. How long ago did you have the proton therapy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423174/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

With only 46 active proton centers in the U.S. (https://www.proton-therapy.org/map/), much has to do with access....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438271/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation during April-May 2021 (plus Eligard injections in April &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383182/

Discussion: How long after Proton Therapy can I expect to be able to travel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2025

popkovas, you are going to get a lot of replies on this. I had proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955956/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

@charlesprestridge Dr. Cooperberg actually said: "God forbid we would do proton therapy for prostate cancer which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484725/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 11:38am

@michael219 Michael, When did you have your Proton treatment done? Any long term affects that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423272/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

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