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Thanks for your reply Ethan. I've been on AS for PCa for a year now with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299307/

Discussion: PCa Genetic Testing

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2020

2010 proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California. PSA; 6.47; Gleason 3 plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086602/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

If you are under 75 and have a 10-year life prospect, I would do the radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736106/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Univ Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville Florida. You can go on their website and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Thanks for the response. A number of men who responded favored proton therapy. I’m gathering as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923575/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

Regarding clinical trail, there was a clinical trial which was terminated because the results very quickly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777612/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Wondering your age? I am deciding on proton or rp. 5 positive cores all Gleason 8’s....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986532/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I answered this in another thread. I’ve attended at least 3 conferences where they discussed proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346578/

Discussion: Why so few Proton Therapy discussions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 1:08pm

@jeepio My diagnosis was similiar to yours. Gleason 3+4=7. My PSA at time of treatments was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316799/

Discussion: Hormone therapy or not ? A helpful tool to decide?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 6:15pm

I had proton treatment for rectal cancer five years ago. It was Scripps then, now California...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949472/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Here is the only long term ED research as it relates to proton therapy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878094/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

scj248, still deciding in a similar situation. The PSMA PET Pylarify the first step and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982156/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

I’m getting ready to take Orgovyx for 6 weeks prior to proton radiation and stay on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863239/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Hi Chamblee, I know your post is quite old but I am interested in Proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219233/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 6:07pm

PSA: 6.47 Gleason 3+3 2.5 months at Loma Linda Proton Center at the Loma Linda Hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112525/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

There's no improvement in overall survival for patients who get proton-beam radiation vs SBRT, but proton-beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061584/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Thanks for such a quick and complete response, jc76! The one great advantage that the offer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943827/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

ADT's are used to slow and/or stop the cancer rate of development. Once that is accomplished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927932/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: Which Treatment to Choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Hello Amanda: MD Anderson advised me to get ADT ASAP but i have been unable to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642571/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

I was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer. My PSA was 24. I switched my primary care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153980/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment: stereotactic body radiation therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

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