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Good point, ozelli. Allow me to provide some definitions to help readers who may be wondering....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959468/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I'm a bit confused, dandl48 Dave, I thought Proton and SBRT were different forms of EBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945863/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

I too had my treatments at UFHPTI. I had 30 rounds of pencil beam that ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937444/

Discussion: Can Proton Beam Therapy be used when prostate cancer has spread?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Absolutely yes. I'm 71 and watched my psa rise gradually over the past years (my Dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936617/

Discussion: Can Proton Beam Therapy be used when prostate cancer has spread?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Focal therapy is another term for ablation. Focal draws attention to the fact that it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933611/

Discussion: So hard to study focal therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

From what I understand 5 Proton treatments is quite common right now as of 2023. However...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910417/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 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

Ok, this is getting clearer to me. So when the MRIdian system delivers the photon beams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889106/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I am already done with the SRBT 5 dose Proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869374/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

PSA-5.7 Age-68 Gleason score after trans-perineal biopsy 4+3=7 Hypofractionated photon beam radiotherapy over 3 weeks Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764316/

Discussion: What was your initial PSA number when diagnosed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Hello Bowmed, I was diagnosed with a PSA of 7.9 and a Gleason of 4+3=7. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641899/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

Hi, today will be my last treatment ( I get to ring the bell ). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255755/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2020

@batsam10 Your Gleason scores were same as mine. I was originally given a intermediate risk score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031440/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

chaimkugel @chaimkugel, What I have found now with about a year on MCC is there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I had 30 round of proton radiation for a low risk (Decipher test) for a 3+4-7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964320/

Discussion: Not that you would want to but if you could do it all over again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

You're right @vp3. "Cyberknife is a treatment using external beam radiation. It is the brand name...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935648/

Discussion: Anyone have stereotactic body radiation therapy (CyberKnife)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

merwether, be glad to discuss anytime. Will be gone most of day today but you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933550/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

jt3451: your right. It is scary so take one day at a time. I had 3+4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929125/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: The waiting to get going on treatment is killing me

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

@lorken258. What said you could not have an MRI if you have a pacemaker? Most likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922838/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Merwether, I would hate to guide you wrong as not a doctor or knowledgeable about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922349/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023