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I just wanted to add my own comment on choosing proton therapy. I was not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322252/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2020

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940227/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

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Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I recently received proton therapy at Univ of Fla Proton institute in Jacksonville. Extremely pleased with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305914/

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

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Posted: Jul 18, 2020

This is helpful info. Thanks. I'm not sure if Proton radiation is offered in my neck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273635/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

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Posted: Apr 3 5:55pm

"Brotherhood of the Balloon" I concluded 2.5 months of weekday mornings of proton radiation at Loma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279111/

Discussion: Glow Club Proton Beam Class

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Posted: Apr 11 7:24am

waymen, same thing I was told. There is a new photon radiation machine but it still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943766/

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

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

The proton beam radiation treatments were relatively uneventful: 28 fractions; 2.5 grays/fraction; with SpaceOAR Vue just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255539/

Discussion: How many biopsies?

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Posted: Mar 11 12:09pm

I think it is why proton versus photon radiation is important to know about. There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892356/

Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

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Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Is that proton radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775769/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

@stew80 These are good questions to asked your R/Os and urologist. I can pass on to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273597/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:10pm

There was a thread just the other day involving proton therapy and these wildly bouncing PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190174/

Discussion: PSA up at the 3 month point. Looking for guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

The below is from the American Cancer Society reference definition and use of various options at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118761/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

Proton radiation therapy at Loma Linda Hospital in 2010. 2.5 months of mornings. Never a problem..never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257563/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 7:17am

You are blessed to have Rochester as they do offer proton radiation. The feedback to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900183/

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

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Posted: Jul 22, 2023

lee, haven't wanted to interrupt the flow with sam and jc. Similar situation options: 5 fraction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987011/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I am considering Proton Beam Therapy for my prostate cancer. It sounds as if it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305904/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

@imbimbo Exactly. The curative rates are the same but they don't go into that the photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012743/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Hi Bowmed, I opted to NOT do ADT. In speaking to Mayo, I was offered the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642346/

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

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Posted: Oct 5, 2021

I am considering Proton Beam Therapy for my prostate cancer. It is a very promising therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305908/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Thanks for your reply, I have had 6 proton treatment now. Having some fatigue and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255754/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2020

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