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In re: Rising PSA Had proton radiation therapy in 2010. Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA 6.1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963980/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I *think* that both the pro and con of IMRT is that it affects a larger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107260/

Discussion: Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17 4:20pm

waymen, thanks for information. I am 77 and plan to be around a lot of years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943765/

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

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Thanks again for your reply. I have just written this morning for the URHPTI from UF/Jax....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107555/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 9:04am

Dear jrhemp, Grateful for this information. I took a second breath at 4k/treatment. I take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109410/

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

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Posted: Jul 21 2:27pm

I attended a webinar in 2022 listening to a speaker from Boston Scientific. He showed this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145385/

Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22 8:19am

Rice: I had the mridian linac in Febuary instead of proton. 5 hypo fractional Treatments. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937239/

Discussion: 5 treatment radiation

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Posted: Sep 27, 2023

@themurfs First which Mayo are you considering. If you are talking about Arizona or Minnesota then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017201/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

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Posted: Feb 17 6:40am

With my localized 7(4+3) w/PSA of 7.976, I chose 28 sessions of proton radiation + 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087712/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 8:31am

I just finished 29 treatments with Proton Therapy last Friday at UFHPTI in Jacksonville. Yes, while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057509/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

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Posted: Apr 26 8:21am

@bobbygene If my urologist had said that to me I would have walked out and gone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058465/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

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Posted: Apr 27 5:01pm

Excellent that it’s worked out extremely well for you. After being on active surveillance for 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032267/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:45am

@5galloncan UFHPTI is a great institution for proton radiation. I had Dr. Mendenhall who stated he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135883/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 6:12am

Some provinces will pay to send patients to the few U.S. clinics that have it, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098021/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 12:59pm

This brings up my question again. Pet scan worked when I had psa. Apparently won t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972026/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Hard to quantify but I also have had some urinary function changes after proton therapy some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147919/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

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Posted: Sep 27 3:34am

Update: Heard back from one proton center. They would require Lupron and would not be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911432/

Discussion: Proton Therapy or Cyberknife without ADT for Gleason 8?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

@briang1958, as you prepare for you first consult with Mayo Clinic next week, have you prepared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185748/

Discussion: All I want for Christmas is a PSMA: Any special prep?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6 2:56pm

Yes, that struck me as very odd too. Most of the literature says it takes up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186952/

Discussion: Interesting Table of Numbers Post Proton Beam Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8 4:56pm

The MRI will direct the biopsy to any area(s) of concern and give you the answers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274871/

Discussion: Had a biopsy done recently - they want to do another one!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2019

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