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

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

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Posted: Jun 14 6:17am

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

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

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Posted: Sep 7 11:27am

I apologize. We on MCC get so used to using abbreviations that it has become a...

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Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

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Posted: Dec 4 4:43pm

I just wanted to add my own comment on choosing proton therapy. I was not a...

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Sep 16, 2020

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

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Jan 8 6:00am

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

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Feb 5 9:44am

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

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

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Posted: Mar 14, 2023

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

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Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

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Posted: Feb 18 7:47am

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

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

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Posted: Jul 30 6:56am

I recently received proton therapy at Univ of Fla Proton institute in Jacksonville. Extremely pleased with...

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

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Posted: Jul 18, 2020

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Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

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Posted: Oct 2, 2023

waymen, same thing I was told. There is a new photon radiation machine but it still...

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

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

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

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

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Posted: Mar 21 12:03pm

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

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Mar 24 10:57am

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

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Discussion: Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

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Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I think it is why proton versus photon radiation is important to know about. There is...

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Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

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Posted: Jul 8, 2023

The below is from the American Cancer Society reference definition and use of various options at...

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Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

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Posted: Aug 6 9:16am

Is that proton radiation?

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I believe it was proton. 24 treatments over 5 weeks. I had brachyboost at Mayo Rochester...

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Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

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Posted: Dec 2 11:07am

You are blessed to have Rochester as they do offer proton radiation. The feedback to me...

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

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Posted: Jul 22, 2023

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