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Thank you for this info. May I ask a few questions? How long did you stay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255786/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2020

Yep, that is a solid 8…. My advice would be not to rush but ultimately it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911057/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Mayo MN does accept some Advantage plans and does Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer. They also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017126/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Is it just me but could some readers be confused wth the labelling of radiation types?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958722/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi @marko1, I believe that @ronan2011 @waynen @fairway5 @alphanumeric and @6608 all chose proton beam therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255757/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Thanks for the info. Hifu doesn’t get enough coverage here. I considered it but was worried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907390/

Discussion: Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Hi @daveywavey, fellow member @cmartin65 asked the same question in this discussion: - Anyone had Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319220/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

I live in Florida. Mayo in Florida does not offer proton therapy yet. I chose UFPTI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888132/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Hello. I am a RN and I am answering for my husband. He was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062525/

Discussion: Post Radiation Therapy - Blood in Urine

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I live near the Johns Hopkins Proton Center, so I think I am ok there. Thanks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267086/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:49am

I just received my second PSA test and I'm thrilled. So after three months of completing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998489/

Discussion: 1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

I thought once they left the nest they were free to wreck havoc and grow, never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385029/

Discussion: Anyone have thoughts or experience with Dr. Walsh’s mothership theory?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 12:06pm

Hello! Is there any support groups where we can have a call with patient who has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940899/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

solmank: This is a question that is best asked of your radiation treatment providers. There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873067/

Discussion: Effects of interruption of radiation therapy ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

@jc76 I had my treatment done at the Orlando Cancer center. They have the Proton machine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158506/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

At 65y with a 7(4+3), I had 28 sessions of proton radiation (during April-May 2021), plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009211/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

Congrats on completing your RT! I was diagnosed with Gleason 9, cribform and EPE in Nov...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300128/

Discussion: Completed EBRT recently, first blood test readings done. Any advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 11:23pm

Thanks I thought I was the only one who had to deal with this and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900174/

Discussion: Urologist not wanting to see you if you seek different provider

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

daveinflorida, Thanks for sharing your story and decisions! I'm having such a hard time deciding between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242065/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 9:19am

I’m curious what you’re urologist advises. Perhaps a non-invasive MRI or a PSA PET scan? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090871/

Discussion: 81 year old who had prostate cancer 13 years ago psa risen to 36

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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