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gently, Thanks for your reply and the video link! Was very informative... going for my first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241724/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

I know Heidelberg somewhat, having been stationed at the US Army base (V Corps) nearby. Diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383999/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2025

2010 proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California. PSA; 6.47; Gleason 3 plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086602/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Hi Chamblee, I know your post is quite old but I am interested in Proton therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219233/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

I’m getting ready to take Orgovyx for 6 weeks prior to proton radiation and stay on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863239/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

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Posted: May 20, 2023

Here is the only long term ED research as it relates to proton therapy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878094/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

My humble opinion. I had proton radiation which was completely successfully and destroyed the cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380593/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Wondering your age? I am deciding on proton or rp. 5 positive cores all Gleason 8’s....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986532/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Proton has a better success rate and significantly fewer possibilities for bad side effects. This is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326691/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

I’ve always been interested in the Nanoknife - aka, Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) - technology as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535580/

Discussion: Nano Knife

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

PSA: 6.47 Gleason 3+3 2.5 months at Loma Linda Proton Center at the Loma Linda Hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112525/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

scj248, still deciding in a similar situation. The PSMA PET Pylarify the first step and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982156/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Jeff your in BC I think ? What part of the country are you in ?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354880/

Discussion: Should I be seeking extra treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

I just finished 28 treatments of proton therapy at MCI with Dr Fagundes. I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316539/

Discussion: Dr Adeel Kaiser MCI Miami

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2025

Boy, that’s a strange progression -even for PSA. Numbers actually hit a high 5 yrs out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186589/

Discussion: Interesting Table of Numbers Post Proton Beam Treatment

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Posted: Dec 8, 2024

There's no improvement in overall survival for patients who get proton-beam radiation vs SBRT, but proton-beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061584/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Thanks for such a quick and complete response, jc76! The one great advantage that the offer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943827/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

ADT's are used to slow and/or stop the cancer rate of development. Once that is accomplished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927932/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: Which Treatment to Choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Hello Amanda: MD Anderson advised me to get ADT ASAP but i have been unable to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642571/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

I was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer. My PSA was 24. I switched my primary care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153980/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment: stereotactic body radiation therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2017