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Perhaps there is a difference in protocol depending on the number of treatments, methodology (proton vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708499/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

Hi dpcarrie. I’m going to Mayo Scottsdale, getting ready to start the process for my 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326441/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 12:39pm

Mt proton treatments were at the Stephenson Cancer Center at the Univ. of OK May of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905088/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

You need consultation from all inputs. Then, with that information, you make your choice of treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745775/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Tyler, the five fraction treatment is with fairly new technology that combines MRI with Radiation. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246285/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 27 2:26am

I believe that Cyberknife is a Proton machine, but since I didn't stay at a Holiday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239901/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 12:01pm

Can a relatively recent pain at the top, inside of both legs near the groin be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995314/

Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Here is the link to the new discussion created by @mwspro - Follow up after proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305899/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2020

I appreciate this information. I'd decided on Proton, you're expanding my vision. May I ask why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969789/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Thanks for the information and yes it did help. Did you have yours at Phoenix Mayo?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904771/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Cyberknife is a brand name of SBRT. At UCSF, they also offer Versa HD and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990843/

Discussion: Transperineal biopsy options & location recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I just finished my 20 proton treatments for a Gleason score of 3 +4. Classified as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878932/

Discussion: can I survive PC (Gleason score 7) with just external beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Had 28 sessions of proton radiation during April-May 2021 (+ SpaceOAR Vue injection + 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247788/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 6:59am

I have a friend who had proton treatment and swears by it. Any others have this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096934/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Following your 20 proton radiation treatments, how low did your PSA eventually get? Did it ever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081103/

Discussion: PSA jumped from 2 to 2.4 after four years from treatment??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

I just talked to a Cancer Hospital prostate Cancer specialist who told me that they don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958039/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

@carter777 Sorry you had to go through what sounds like an active surveillance process of waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119882/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. It was CT guided as they inset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874403/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Thanks for the reply. I finished 5 treatment Proton SBRT a couple of weeks ago at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319238/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2020

The five treatments are not all in one week. They are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939420/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

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