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Is Proton therapy available in Jacksonville? What other prostate treatments do you offer at the Jacksonville...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209217/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

PSA of 4.2 with Gleason of 7 (4+3) at age 78. 40 proton radiation treatments at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678293/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

I live in Irvine and Hoag hospital in Irvine is 10 minutes to my house and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051831/

Discussion: Painful urination every 10 to 15 minutes at night during SBRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Is the MRI radiation therapy the Proton treatment with 5 times? Thanks for info. I am...

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

@robertov I think why proton radiation treatments is not mentioned as much as RP and photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346723/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2025

DEFINITELY need a second opinion from a Proton Treatment center! The non-Proton people say that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859629/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Proton radiation therapy in 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital. Two and one-half months (2.5 months) or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413100/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2025

@tj1967 @jc76 Just finished Proton Therapy in 5 sessions on Friday. I chose Proton Therapy because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402906/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

I have started radiation treatment for prostate cancer at Methodist in St Louis park. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742351/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

You have a difficult case and it might make sense for you to contact the one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347972/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

@ebooneac With a 4+3, I had similar treatment - 28 sessions of proton radiation (2.5 Grays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499560/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:10pm

Thoughtful post midatlpatch. I came to the same conclusion, I was worried about GU effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265273/

Discussion: SBRT Late Stage Radiation Toxicity-Anyone Experienced These?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

2010 for 10 weeks of proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda. I understand currently, the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008669/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

I don't know what proton therapy would cost without insurance, but I do know that Medicare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173478/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

Does anybody know of research on the side effects of proton therapy over time... say 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996644/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I misquoted as that was an article I found, here is the one other proton article...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886394/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

While I was on Orgovyx my libido went to zero, but since I am a widower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516607/

Discussion: Orgovyx and non-sexual relationships

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 1:19pm

Rick137, two months of orgovyx shrunk a tumor by half as measured on by directly prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070232/

Discussion: Advanced PCa Treatment Safari without Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Surgery is not the only treatment available. Have you talked to a radiation oncologist? While regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377804/

Discussion: RARP challenges due to previous abdominal surgeries.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

The recommendation for the booklet is absolutely correct. Learn more about this disease which will enable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189519/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: How painful it is to have catheter in place?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024