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@johnpca, I was able to get some information for you. Mayo Clinic does not currently use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044713/

Discussion: What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:42am

I did the five proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix, and I too felt guilty ringing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987940/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

tomf, I had proton radiation but side affects was leaking after urninating and not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948781/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

It has been 10 years or so since Loma Linda for proton radiation. They used a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785651/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

I can understand your concern. Mayo has published a report on their research comparing urinary and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305887/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Proton radiation is early 2010 at Loma Linda, an early leader in the utilization of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844971/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

bens1 has given you excellent factual information. Read it carefully and understand. My 10 Gleason was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923131/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience relating to the marker and Spaceore placement. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635527/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

I scheduled to do 20 days of proton the first of the year. My first appt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107887/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2020

I am in the process of obtaining a consult with Mayo in Rochester to see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841474/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Have received 3 of 5 Proton Beam treatments at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Each is proceeded by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796879/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I commented about proton several days ago. In quick summary: PSA: 6.47 T1 Gleason 3+3. Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113217/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 10:25am

I am still trying to figure out the "stray rays" issue, to quote edva1943, between Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778181/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Not rushing to surgery, but my husband managed to get an appt with a local superstar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

lyriew, In my opinion no not all the same. You need a one that has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935141/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

jb2buckwater, I chose proton beam therapy at UFPTI. Mayo Jacksonville only offered photon. Even though Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955951/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

It's interesting that while I was at UFHPTI in March/Apr of this year getting my 29...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120204/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 3:22pm

avall, you've found one of the best. You might consider radiation. Near UCI is Lennar City...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030223/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 3:47am

I was 73 with 4-3 in two cores and 3-4 in two others all from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105154/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 9:37pm

It was in Japan. Proton. I am speculating that a 75% reduction after 3 months might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935716/

Discussion: First PSA test after Proton therapy. Pre PSA: 17 Post PSA number??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

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