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@cheriekhan, I moved your question about intrductal prostate carcinoma to this existing discussion: - Intraductal prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090889/

Discussion: Intraductal prostate carcinoma: What is standard treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

Meeting with the surgeon tomorrow for a consultation on robotic surgery. I have already consulted with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110113/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

Ask your radiation oncologist if their department does Proton Beam therapy. That is your far-better choice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501152/

Discussion: Puzzling about PSA rise 7 years after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 4:53pm

Thanks. I ll look into it. I live in Vermont. Not sure if they offer the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983188/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

Usually it is because the proton beam costs more, is not covered by health insurance, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783169/

Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Scheduled to have Proton Beam treatment at Mayo-Rochester the last week in October 2022. Praying for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756432/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Jim volunteered to do a trial where they fill up his bladder before doing the proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013164/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

My proton beam radiation treatments were done at the University of Cincinnati Proton Therapy Center. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009964/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Bens, Yes, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy guided by real time MRI is in my opinion the correct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767910/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

I went to the Phoenix Glow Club - Proton Beam seminar/tour recently. You sign up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285635/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

That is a really interesting chart, Jeff. I realize that it is produced by a group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199263/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

As like others; I've been down this same road. Prostatectomy and 37 rounds of radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096887/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

After reviewing the nature of my prostate cancer, with a short physical and DRE, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110116/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2019

You need consultation from all inputs. Then, with that information, you make your choice of treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745775/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Bl2023, I received proton Beam SBRT at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Not certain whether ViewRay or TrueBeam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869720/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I had Proton Beam treatment at Loma Linda in 2005. My PSA went down then after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312547/

Discussion: Follow up after proton beam treatment: GREAT PSA NUMBER

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2020

Thanks Phil, I opted for the 5 fraction Proton Beam and was trying to think how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320297/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Regarding clinical trail, there was a clinical trial which was terminated because the results very quickly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777612/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I was treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester using Proton Beam SBRT. Spaceoar, a gel was used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521565/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 9:00am

@climateguy Yes, they are planning proton facilities in a couple of Canadian provinces, but they likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485088/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 7:51pm

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