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@edtrucks I had proton not photon and you asked those with photon. One of the reason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386813/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

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Posted: 5 days ago

Follow up to the original post - have had a 3T MRI done which confirmed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298360/

Discussion: Recurrence after brachytherapy - looking for the best option

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Posted: May 6 3:09pm

Part of the problem with proton is it uses wider margins than the MRIdian. It does...

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Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

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Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Congratulations on your anniversary! I was diagnosed in 2012 at 56y with low-grade, localized prostate cancer...

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Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

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Posted: May 28, 2024

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

I’ve seen this chart but it seems that 4+4 treatments today include Proton in 5/25 fractions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312225/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

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Posted: May 25 5:13am

@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...

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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

Thanks Jeff It’s just what I am worried about. My visit is set for July 14...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341526/

Discussion: Anyone do Proton Therapy with PNI invasion?

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Posted: Jul 5 10:35am

The RT at CA Protons said that you can do proton therapy again. RT at City...

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Feb 15, 2024

@robertov I have not head about increase in any radiation issues with hips. I do think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331488/

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

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Posted: Jun 20 4:42pm

Unlike other injectable ADTs, Firmagon lowers testosterone levels quickly, which should correspondingly drop PSA levels quickly....

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Discussion: Husband’s low psa, aggressive Gleason 8

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Posted: Jul 12 7:35am

Hi Ava11, I'm not sure of your situation. I had proton beam therapy at Phoenix, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037659/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

With all the protons passing through opposing paths 180 degrees, You get more concentrated energy along...

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Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

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Posted: Jun 8, 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

@westernflyer Yes, I have read about Loma Linda. It was a pioneer in proton radiation. I...

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Discussion: Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?

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Posted: May 28 4:32pm

I’m a 2019 graduate of Mayo proton treatment 😁. I would get another doc, ask about...

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Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

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Posted: May 10, 2022

Yes. Watermelon along with cooked tomatoes and tomato juice were among the dietary recommendations I received...

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Discussion: Watermelon Tip: Foods with lycopene that may protect against cancer

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Posted: Apr 5 9:31am

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