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I'm 71 and had proton therapy at Jacksonville's UFHPTI in March/April of this year. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193332/

Discussion: Prostate size/measurement confusion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Curious why you say you can't ride your bike? I had fiducial markers, rectal spacer, 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270068/

Discussion: Side effects three days post prostate radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 11:19am

@water0164 I've had a wonderful relationship with Brad Stish who treated my PC back in 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081876/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Everything I have read gives similar prognosis for Photon, Proton and Brachy... all very good results....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944290/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

The MRI will direct the biopsy to any area(s) of concern and give you the answers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274871/

Discussion: Had a biopsy done recently - they want to do another one!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2019

Thanks Waymen. You were lucky as Mayo is outstanding. However only Phoenix and Rochester offer Proton....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872387/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

2010-proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California. Gleason 3+3; PSA: 6.47. Slow growth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247057/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 28 7:09am

gently, I am waiting for a clinical coordinator to contact me for a week. Is this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037126/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

The only side effects I have from my 5-session proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix are two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891305/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Diagnosed 4 + 4 in August, 2021 and chose 5 treatments of proton and ADT. Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820959/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

@phbphd1992 Your post says your Gleason Score is 3+3=6. I don't think they get lower than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333175/

Discussion: Conflicting options - should I get a third?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 6:33am

Regret the delay...I don't come to the site that frequently. My doctor 14 years ago was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112668/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

2010 2.5 months at Loma Linda for proton radiation therapy (the time currently with new procedures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049317/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

@johnsquires, fellow AZ members @rotate and @donl offered good information. The Glow Club is a casual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286953/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 4:16pm

It is really important that you find out whether or not you have small or large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371869/

Discussion: New Oncologist recommendation vs. prostectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16 10:50am

I did the five proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix, and I too felt guilty ringing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987940/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

You need much more information in making that decision. But generally speaking, success rates comparing surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362326/

Discussion: Trying to decide treatment options and quality of life after

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 3:45pm

I met a cancer researcher who told me that most immunotherapy to date is like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365172/

Discussion: ADT and Castrate Resistance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 3:51pm

bens1 has given you excellent factual information. Read it carefully and understand. My 10 Gleason was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923131/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Proton radiation is early 2010 at Loma Linda, an early leader in the utilization of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844971/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

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