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@tango32652 My COT, course of treatment, was going to be ADT, specifically Eligard, for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091680/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

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Posted: Jun 22, 2024

@desertrat Almost identical number that I had. 3+4=7 and a PSA of 3.75. Had PSMA, Decipher,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061844/

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

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Posted: May 4, 2024

Thanks, Gently. I think my OR mentioned a 3mm margin with the proton (pencil beam). Not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017661/

Discussion: MRI-Guided SBRT vs Proton Therapy (5-fraction)

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Posted: Feb 17, 2024

james1951, kjacko, The 5 treatment high dose is done over two weeks. It is 3 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958364/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2023

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

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Posted: Oct 29, 2023

joecontheroad, I thought similar. I had proton pencil beam. By the way your I.D. "on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946108/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

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Posted: Oct 11, 2023

lyriew, In my opinion no not all the same. You need a one that has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935141/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

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Posted: Sep 23, 2023

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

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Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Proton Pencil Beam radiation treatment for 3+4 (7) score. Mine was 30 rounds of radiation over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924884/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

merwether, I did my proton radiation treatments at University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute (UFPTI). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922173/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

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Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I had discomfort from the Space/Oar. But totally accepted it to keep rectum away from radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910471/

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

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Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I was 69 when my GL4+3 was discovered. I traveled from Atlanta to UCLA to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869963/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

If you haven't done so already, ask your Dr.s about Proton therapy as an option. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709581/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

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Posted: May 19, 2022

New York Proton Center have 5 Fraction Proton with MRI Guidance. Most proton centers use “volumetric”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993128/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Jan 7, 2024

@marlow2 My PCP at Mayo Jacksonville (who does a lot of research) stated he was seeing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017196/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Feb 17, 2024

@ranger44 From reading your post it sounds like you have decided what is best for you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032675/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

I looked at two specific types of radiation treatment. Proton was one of them and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030732/

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

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Posted: Mar 9, 2024

ojosverde, sorry about your son's cancer. Cancer treatments are never easy. Stereotactic in SBRT means the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977666/

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

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Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Well guys got good news on Friday 12/08/23. My PSA at 6 months after proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977487/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

genovadm04: I had 5 fractional treatments ending in February but my cancer was confined to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970563/

Discussion: Yes or No to Radiation

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Posted: Nov 26, 2023

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