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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

Since my last posting November 11, I have had a PET scan, and consults with 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475977/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 3:25pm

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

dmp65, Your PSA is very high. Mayo Jacksonville did not offer proton radiation because they don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939775/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

@frank 1956 Many thanks. Everybody should watch this video. As an "amusing" comment I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030373/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Has anyone experienced bleeding following the insertion of the SpaceOAR prior to Proton therapy and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636926/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021. 65y; Gleason 7(4+3); PSA 7.976;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086558/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Just wish there was a MRIdian facility near me. Closest is in California. So I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829046/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

That is a really interesting chart, Jeff. I realize that it is produced by a group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199263/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151575/

Discussion: Urge to urinate & pain and burning due to radiation: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

I was diagnosed a year ago. It started with a rise in PSA from the 2s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108515/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

@jeepio If you live in Jacksonville area are you aware of University of Florida Health Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314584/

Discussion: What would be best course of treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

I just with Dr Percy Lee at city of Hope in Irvine. He recommended IMRT of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035931/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

@brianjarvis My involvement with UFHPTI is not a clinical trial. I had 30 rounds of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403381/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@dgd1953 Agree, my post was to try and help those considering each type and what the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403878/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

Found your whole response interesting and helpful. Maybe radiopharmaceuticals for BCR, hopefully without all the adt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869083/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

2010 Loma Linda Hospital for 2.5 months with proton radiation. Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA: 6.47...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210383/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

As like others; I've been down this same road. Prostatectomy and 37 rounds of radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096887/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

After reviewing the nature of my prostate cancer, with a short physical and DRE, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110116/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2019

My husband had Proton therapy in 2009 in Jacksonville FL. He is in remission but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755453/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

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