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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

@johnpca, I was able to get some information for you. Mayo Clinic does not currently use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044713/

Discussion: What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

@marlow2 One question. Did Jim have the Decipher test done? If so he should have that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012732/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

My first consultation the Radiologist/Oncologist were recommending hormone treatments. Then they said would not recommend if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896178/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I commented about proton several days ago. In quick summary: PSA: 6.47 T1 Gleason 3+3. Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113217/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Have received 3 of 5 Proton Beam treatments at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Each is proceeded by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796879/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Ultimately, the choice of treatments is your call, not theirs. (Your doctor is there to provide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374491/

Discussion: Second opinion given my diagnostic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 4:50pm

I'm 67 my psa was 6.2. I had 5 treatments only of proton beam radiation at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289398/

Discussion: PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 7:38am

No cribriform. Everything looks clean only 2 cores. The Proton technology, according to an RO suggesting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313104/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 8:11am

I was treated at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI, now called Corewell Health. I had SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872105/

Discussion: Starting hormone treatment for prostate cancer: How did it go for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

So do you and your oncologist have any strategy, even "watchful waiting", or are you evaluating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107867/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

It has been 10 years or so since Loma Linda for proton radiation. They used a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785651/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

I can understand your concern. Mayo has published a report on their research comparing urinary and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305887/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

I am still trying to figure out the "stray rays" issue, to quote edva1943, between Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778181/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Hi @carter777 I'm in a similar situation, Gleason 3+4, but Artera test indicated I would benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276242/

Discussion: Proton treatment to prostate and localized node: Anyone else?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 9:09am

Phil, first of all, I'm so glad you found a treatment option that worked for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307144/

Discussion: Anyone had proton therapy after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18 4:59pm

Not rushing to surgery, but my husband managed to get an appt with a local superstar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

tomf, I had proton radiation but side affects was leaking after urninating and not being able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948781/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

lyriew, In my opinion no not all the same. You need a one that has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935141/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

You could ask about having Viagra, 100 mg works quite well But if you’re still having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386087/

Discussion: What would you do if PSA stayed at 0.15 after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3 7:38pm

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