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At 65y with a 7(4+3), I had 28 sessions of proton radiation (during April-May 2021), plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009211/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 5:02am

I have a good friend who just did the hormone and radiation therapy after previously having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255728/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

Thanks I thought I was the only one who had to deal with this and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900174/

Discussion: Urologist not wanting to see you if you seek different provider

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

@cmartin65 No, for me, a 5 treatment regimen was not discussed. Side effects from the proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305892/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2020

I’m curious what you’re urologist advises. Perhaps a non-invasive MRI or a PSA PET scan? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090871/

Discussion: 81 year old who had prostate cancer 13 years ago psa risen to 36

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 7:47am

mikewo, can you share what the bill$ were for each proton session? I am trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939714/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Had proton therapy two years ago without hormone therapy after diagnosis of (4+3). Had Decipher test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012981/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:47am

I am currently undergoing 28 proton beam radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. I have Barrigel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038578/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 9:39pm

Hello. I'm still preparing for a biopsy at TGH cancer center, Brandon, FL, in two weeks'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108773/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20 10:07am

I have no clue about switching but I had the five dose proton radiation at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742673/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

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

Photon radiation will hit the targeted area in the prostate but will have an entry and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888601/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Received 5 dose treatment of Proton SBRT at Mayo Rochester in January 2023. The entire process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106995/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 8:59am

My thoughts exactly. I am 74 and went for five proton radiation treatments. If I get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930750/

Discussion: Yes or No to Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

Also get a second opinion of the biopsy as I originally was scored 3+4 with second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149263/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29 12:50pm

I did not have proton therapy but elected to do HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo /Rochester which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941740/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Thank you! I had prepared myself for results that demanded immediate treatment and so had become...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044705/

Discussion: Active Surveillance of Grade Group 1

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:32am

@michaelcharles When I chose to explore going to UFHPTI because the offered proton radiation treatments versus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182545/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1 8:45am

I did not qualify for HIFU as Dr. Frendel said I had calcifications that might block...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906588/

Discussion: Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I also had the procedure at Mayo and the discomfort was minimal. I would recommend it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747739/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

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