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I had 28 sessions of proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021. 65y; Gleason 7(4+3); PSA 7.976;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086558/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I did ask about the same q to the UO. Their response was while it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150234/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

There isn't anyone with a long term view out there from proton? Short term publications are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904516/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I was diagnosed a year ago. It started with a rise in PSA from the 2s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108515/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

dmp65, Your PSA is very high. Mayo Jacksonville did not offer proton radiation because they don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939775/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

@frank 1956 Many thanks. Everybody should watch this video. As an "amusing" comment I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030373/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Has anyone experienced bleeding following the insertion of the SpaceOAR prior to Proton therapy and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636926/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

As like others; I've been down this same road. Prostatectomy and 37 rounds of radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096887/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Found your whole response interesting and helpful. Maybe radiopharmaceuticals for BCR, hopefully without all the adt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869083/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Hi @cmartin65 As you likely already know, proton beam (charged particle) is the newest type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305872/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

After reviewing the nature of my prostate cancer, with a short physical and DRE, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110116/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2019

My husband had Proton therapy in 2009 in Jacksonville FL. He is in remission but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755453/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

2010 Loma Linda Hospital for 2.5 months with proton radiation. Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA: 6.47...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210383/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 7:42am

Good morning I'm 66, had my first session of proton radiation yesterday at mayo rochester 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142911/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Dear milburnd, I'm grateful for your clear and helpful response and information. I am anticipating the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116827/

Discussion: Anyone have info about irreversible electroporation (IRE) treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

That is a really interesting chart, Jeff. I realize that it is produced by a group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199263/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151575/

Discussion: Radiation causing constant urge to urinate and burning

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Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Just wish there was a MRIdian facility near me. Closest is in California. So I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829046/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I too had the Proton therapy, SBRT, 5 treatments over the course of 10 days and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747836/

Discussion: Anyone have an Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Prostate Biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

I just with Dr Percy Lee at city of Hope in Irvine. He recommended IMRT of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035931/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

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