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How did the 5 treatments of proton therapy work for you? Is this considered SBRT? Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202247/

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

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Posted: Jan 2 8:43am

I had the mridian machine with 3 mm margins. The built-in MRI is the reason that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303823/

Discussion: SBRT Cyberknife exploratory visit today

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Posted: May 14 8:36am

I have the gel spacer - but for low dose per session proton beam therapy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313293/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

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Posted: May 26 11:40am

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

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Posted: Apr 17, 2024

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Plenty of proton therapy discussions here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=Proton#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086509/

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

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Posted: Jun 14, 2024

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?

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Posted: May 30, 2023

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?

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Posted: Mar 17, 2024

@westernflyer Were you living in Florida when you had your proton radiation? UFHPTI was also a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279549/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

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Posted: Apr 11 5:08pm

I have read that they use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scans but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296784/

Discussion: SBRT or Cyberknife 5 fractions

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Posted: May 4 5:28pm

@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?

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Posted: Jun 13, 2023

hey guys, is there any mention of 'salvage' side effects? 'late' salvage OR 'adjuvant' salvage? Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316720/

Discussion: Anyone had proton therapy after prostatectomy?

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Posted: May 30 3:49pm

@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

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Posted: Sep 7, 2024

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?

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023

@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

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Posted: Jan 8, 2024

jeabass, I was sold on Proton before I looked at MRI guided radiation. There is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241534/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

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Posted: Feb 20 12:32pm

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?

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Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Thanks for asking, @vircet. Coming up on my 4 year mark since completing my Proton only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320864/

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

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Posted: Jun 5 11:56am

@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?

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Posted: Mar 14, 2023

@alexperic, has proton therapy been suggested as a postoperative (salvage radiotherapy) for you?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316134/

Discussion: Anyone had proton therapy after prostatectomy?

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Posted: May 29 9:33pm

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