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Thanks for the reply. Was that specifically proton therapy? I asked about dry orgasms and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876320/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Moving to Fred Hutch was wise. I was on AS for a few years there before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261247/

Discussion: Pressured by oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

I had thirty six proton radiation sessions and had no problems from it at all. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241567/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

I appreciate your insight and details to help me prepare. I should get a call tomorrow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075527/

Discussion: Best time of day for radiation treatments ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

jb2buckwater: what made you finally decide to go with proton therapy versus a removal of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767286/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

@5galloncan I see you were at UFHPTI for your proton radiation. I think I mentioned that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113837/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

The big benefit of proton-beam therapy is in fewer side-effects (e.g. risk of bladder irritation); there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986308/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

@johnernest I’m not sure the comments were accurate so I did some searching, And the information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437880/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

@karrows proton preferred in my case to minimize “collateral damage” to healthy tissue. As an example,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430707/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

@pops1 I spoke with five Radiation oncologists About Proton and specifically the Mridian linac stereotactic radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187108/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

The gel is also used with Proton. I have read that the gel protects the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046726/

Discussion: Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: Anyone have this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

this is very normal and my suggestion to you is to use a skin moisturizer as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009226/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I'm not sure you can start ADT after you have started your radiation. For my EBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642705/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

A blanket thanks to all! This info is very helpful and, if there are more responses,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403637/

Discussion: Deciding: Surgery or Proton Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

In the ANCO conference review put on my Living with Breast Cancer the speaker Dr Miller...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881437/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I have not read all responses so I may duplicate comments. 1) I would ask for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452814/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

Just completed 5 high dose proton radiation and 1 ElegardADT. Side effects are difficult and may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824244/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

@batsam10 Don't hesitate to asked questions. I did not know about MCC until I had started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031954/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I believe dandl48 is correct, SBRT is used for both Photon and Proton Radiation. Studies have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800095/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Hi, thanks for your previous reply, very informative. Results of pet/Psma showed activity in 1 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783514/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

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