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Part of the problem with proton is it uses wider margins than the MRIdian. It does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892584/

Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Follow up to the original post - have had a 3T MRI done which confirmed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298360/

Discussion: Recurrence after brachytherapy - looking for the best option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

You need a second or third opinion from top 5 or 10 center of excellence. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502893/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 4:47am

@georgemc I had 30 rounds of proton radiation at UFHPTI and Medicare paid and covered. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477252/

Discussion: Decisions to be made after biopsy confirmation of prostate cancer.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:10am

Gleason 3+4. Cant remember the location of the cancer. I do get zapped from Mr. Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847658/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

Thanks! I've dropped almost 40 pounds since the bloating started. Afraid to eat much of anything....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152328/

Discussion: Eligard/Nubeqa Causing Bloating After Eating?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I had extensive Proton Therapy for my grade 10 cancer. I did not experience rectal bleeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087363/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Thanks. I ll look into it. I live in Vermont. Not sure if they offer the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983188/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

joecontheroad, I thought similar. I had proton pencil beam. By the way your I.D. "on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946108/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Hi Ava11, I'm not sure of your situation. I had proton beam therapy at Phoenix, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037659/

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

With all the protons passing through opposing paths 180 degrees, You get more concentrated energy along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874968/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

@rice, here are some related discussions you may be interested in: - Radiation with or without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942041/

Discussion: 5 treatment radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Meeting with the surgeon tomorrow for a consultation on robotic surgery. I have already consulted with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110113/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

Jim volunteered to do a trial where they fill up his bladder before doing the proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013164/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Interesting subject and pertains to treatment options that were suggested to me and have discussed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520553/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 7:43pm

In reply to @heavyphil, Memorial Sloan Kettering team in NYC and MD Anderson team in Houston,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384108/

Discussion: 44yr PSA180 Gleason9 non-metastatic. Surgery or Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2025

What a great forum to hear from others. I thought I was alone in being disappointed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884073/

Discussion: Timeframe from PET scan to start of cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Stegner, ADT would give you a month or two to decide. Usually adviseable with aggressive prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061464/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Update on MRI Results. Consulted with Emory Proton Beam Therapy R/O on the 4th. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499372/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 10:03am

Thanks Brian. What was you experience with Proton as they are touting it as the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361271/

Discussion: Anyone following a wait and see with a Gleason 3+3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

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