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I only did 5 proton treatments but was told that the proton not only targets the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869570/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I don't know where you live, but I suggest you contact UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052208/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

See this related discussion: - Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-proton-treatments/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948766/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

@jseabass Discuss with your doctors about taking a Decipher test. It is a genetic test that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241897/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 6:24am

jackph, Where did you get 5 doses of proton treatment? I thought all proton treatments take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035492/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Check out UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville. This is where I had my Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239761/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:40am

@ozelli I wish you well on your proton treatments. Have some interest but not sure on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877560/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Rossi at California Proton stayed that complications are higher with proton SBRT. We do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870351/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

@michael219 is right. Mayo Clinic's proton beam facility at the Jacksonville campus is currently under construction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826067/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Research Proton Therapy (Loma Linda in California, UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, etc.). UFHPTI will send you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041497/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

@manojsmishra There is a difference between photon and proton. You are right the new photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137795/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

@heywest19 Agree! Have been a patient at Mayo Jacksonville since 2006. Outstanding doctors and facilities. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017777/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Oskarpr: I had narrowed down my research to either the Mridian machine or Proton Therapy from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086535/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

@desertfalcon1954 I had my proton radiation treatments at University of Florida Hospital Proton Therapy Institute. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993545/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

My proton beam radiation treatments were done at the University of Cincinnati Proton Therapy Center. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009964/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Proton therapy delivers a beam of proton particles that stops at the tumor, so it's less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198716/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I underwent proton radiation therapy in 2010. PSA: 6.47 with Gleason 3+3 Ti Slow growing prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114384/

Discussion: Is proton therapy advised if a second cancer is present?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

jc76, can you point out the post about MRI guided Proton Treatment? That would like MRILinac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039449/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Thank you Waynen. Things are finally moving to get an appointment at California Proton center. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037768/

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

brentbackus, did your radiation oncologist prescribe the LDN. Did you experience any side effects with LDN....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955733/

Discussion: Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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