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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

@themurfs Just be aware Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation for prostrate cancer treatments. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028473/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

@buzzliteyear, proton beam therapy is currently available at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota. Mayo Clinic's...

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Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

@jesse65 thank you for that explanation. I've always felt the Mayo Clinic would be one place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522579/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 2:44pm

@rick137 Wow one of your urologists said proton therapy was experimental. Medicare pays for proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032124/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

did you have proton therapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481772/

Discussion: Occasional alcohol during radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 10:35pm

Trying to find a place that warm for proton 5 treatment plan. First in my mind...

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Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@dekestet Do they use rectal spacers with SBRT to protect against the high dose each session?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523741/

Discussion: I’m 69yo with a 3+4=7 GS; is SBRT a good choice for treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 8:12am

Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057597/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

@beluga Was this Proton theapy? Sorry to hear that happened. It certainly goes against all my...

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Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

northoftheborder, Proton radiation is very different from photon. If you had photon you probably had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967314/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

@rlpostrp I don’t know why your RO would make a statement like that, unless your PROSTOX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514905/

Discussion: What is treatment for Gleason Score 8 at 80 years old in good health?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 8:36am

Do you think all proton facilities are equal? I could easily go to one in Atlanta...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934748/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

New York Proton Center have 5 Fraction Proton with MRI Guidance. Most proton centers use “volumetric”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993128/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

@ripleymo, welcome. Allow me to clarify. Radiation treatment is available at all 3 Mayo Clinic campuses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152613/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

@ava11. You are going to get a lot of different recommendations on your question. Best thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039819/

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I also had my 30 rounds of proton radiation at UFPTI Jacksonville. Medicare does pay for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008798/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

@northoftheborder I’m a little uncertain about what you are. saying “ PSMA-PET scans and proton-beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485986/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Jan 18 6:44pm

Hi @catbuddy, in addition to the helpful post from @wooldridgec, I'm tagging fellow members like @foamhand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058818/

Discussion: Experience with Zometa infusion?

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Posted: Apr 28, 2024

Welcome, @davester. You asked @dandl48 if he had proton radiation. Is proton beam radiation being offered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776698/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Nov 23, 2022

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