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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 6:16pm

Hello. I'm still preparing for a biopsy at TGH cancer center, Brandon, FL, in two weeks'...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

I am currently undergoing 28 proton beam radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. I have Barrigel...

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Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Had proton therapy two years ago without hormone therapy after diagnosis of (4+3). Had Decipher test...

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Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

mikewo, can you share what the bill$ were for each proton session? I am trying to...

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Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Just an update for those readers who may have had proton bean therapy. I am by...

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Discussion: PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 4:50am

Cost of proton is about twice the cost of IMRT perhaps its an insurance issue? It...

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Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 6:05pm

Received 5 dose treatment of Proton SBRT at Mayo Rochester in January 2023. The entire process...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Proton Pencil Beam radiation treatment for 3+4 (7) score. Mine was 30 rounds of radiation over...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Photon radiation will hit the targeted area in the prostate but will have an entry and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888601/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

@cmartin65 No, for me, a 5 treatment regimen was not discussed. Side effects from the proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305892/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2020

Had my Simulation Yesterday. Proton Beam SBRT on Friday. Anxiety as usual - all research says...

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Discussion: SBRT left common iliac node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 6:03pm

A recent study found the photon versus proton Difference made no difference. Results were essentially identical,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182619/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

What I have noticed post proton (12 months out) is arthritis-like activity in hands. Active person,...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I have no clue about switching but I had the five dose proton radiation at Mayo...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

I’m currently going through the decision of whether to have my prostrate removed or go with...

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Discussion: What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10 2:26pm

Hi dpcarrie. I’m going to Mayo Scottsdale, getting ready to start the process for my 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326441/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 12:39pm

I have a good friend who just did the hormone and radiation therapy after previously having...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

I try to follow the Canadian conferences. Their medical system is less influenced (or at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346684/

Discussion: Why so few Proton Therapy discussions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 3:27pm

@johndavis60 Per the guidance of my urologist and R/Os Decipher test are usually done after a...

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Discussion: If you have a prostatectomy, do they usually do a decipher test?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 6:15am

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