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Everything I have read gives similar prognosis for Photon, Proton and Brachy... all very good results....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944290/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

@water0164 I've had a wonderful relationship with Brad Stish who treated my PC back in 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081876/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 11:24am

10 weeks proton radiation at LomaLinda, one the first to use proton radiation for various types...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785040/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

2010 Proton Radiation at Loma Linda, a pioneer in proton radiation therapy. 2.5 months of weekday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149609/

Discussion: PSA results after radiation only treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 8:06am

Proton radiation in 2010..2 1/2 months each morning. Before: PSA: 6.47; Gleason 3 plus 3, T1A,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130306/

Discussion: Slight PSA rise 9 months after radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 8:33am

When you get proton radiation at Mayo, they do not just hit the lesions. They do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920577/

Discussion: Q about options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Just read your 9-9-2017 post. How are you doing now after your radiation treatment? Hope it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110117/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

The only side effects I have from my 5-session proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix are two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891305/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

gently, I am waiting for a clinical coordinator to contact me for a week. Is this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037126/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 20 11:45am

Diagnosed 4 + 4 in August, 2021 and chose 5 treatments of proton and ADT. Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820959/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

So do you and your oncologist have any strategy, even "watchful waiting", or are you evaluating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107867/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

I was treated at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI, now called Corewell Health. I had SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872105/

Discussion: Starting hormone treatment for prostate cancer: How did it go for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Thanks Waymen. You were lucky as Mayo is outstanding. However only Phoenix and Rochester offer Proton....

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

2010 2.5 months at Loma Linda for proton radiation therapy (the time currently with new procedures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049317/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 7:16am

Regret the delay...I don't come to the site that frequently. My doctor 14 years ago was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112668/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 10:19am

Loma Linda Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, California. I had proton radiation at Loma Linda in 2010...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184099/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4 7:18am

Not sure if you’re asking me, but my docs have had me on both Ziga and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047994/

Discussion: Orgovyx and Zytiga combined

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 3:39pm

@kugrad1975 Proton radiation does not have to be done with the 5 high dose treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058125/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:37am

My first consultation the Radiologist/Oncologist were recommending hormone treatments. Then they said would not recommend if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896178/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

@marlow2 One question. Did Jim have the Decipher test done? If so he should have that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012732/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 5:39pm

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