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@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

jc76, Smart. You did your work... researched, evaluated and made a choice to treat. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956072/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Oct 29, 2023

joecontheroad, I am not reading my original post but if I made a mistake I apologize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943762/

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

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I had my biopsies done transperinial at Mayo Jacksonville. I think about 20 were taken. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931306/

Discussion: Anyone against multiple biopsy’s for low grade prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Dear cfo, Here's some good information on option for photon radiation. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/treating/radiation-therapy.html#:~:text=The%20main%20types%20of%20radiation%20therapy%20used%20for,into%20the%20body%29%20External%20beam%20radiation%20therapy%20%28EBRT%29 It lists the following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913230/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I had some urinary symptoms. What I got was the inability to hold the urge to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912115/

Discussion: Are bladder isses normal after external beam prostate radiation? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I had 30 rounds of proton pencil beam radiation. I think the extended ones have less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910468/

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

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Posted: Aug 10, 2023

The reason I'm getting second opinions from radiation oncologists (RO) is to narrow down my treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908704/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

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Posted: Aug 6, 2023

When you had the follow up PSA testing was that done at Rochester or locally? DECIPHER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905316/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

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Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Am trying to narrow down my options between MRIdian versus CyberKnife which both use Photon beams....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895309/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

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Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I had a single 1 cm tumor grade 4+3, right side only. Decipher was .69. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889835/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

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Posted: Jul 4, 2023

ViewRay is photon. The issue also has to do with how many beams. MRIdian has up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874564/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

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Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Am glad to read about your experience with ViewRay's MRIdian SBRT. I am considering using this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874552/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

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Posted: Jun 7, 2023

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?

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Posted: May 30, 2023

I have been on AS two years (past one lesion 3+3 but always increasing PSA), unfortunately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859674/

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

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Posted: May 14, 2023

@jc76 I was curious about proton therapy, so at my first appointment with an RO at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463412/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

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Posted: Dec 18, 2025

@climateguy It is hard when told you have PC to know what to do. You also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453058/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

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Posted: Dec 4, 2025

seekingclarity, I had proton for a different cancer and would encourage anyone with cancer to consider...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451585/

Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

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Posted: Dec 2, 2025

@johnny8924 Can you give me the IMRT written out. I know the RT is radiation therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450551/

Discussion: Cologuard positive. Can I have a colonoscopy 8 months after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

With Gleason 3+4 virtually all the various treatment modalities are applicable including, Focal (Cryo, Laser, Ultrasound,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439017/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Nov 15, 2025