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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

There's no improvement in overall survival for patients who get proton-beam radiation vs SBRT, but proton-beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061584/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 2:36pm

ADT's are used to slow and/or stop the cancer rate of development. Once that is accomplished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927932/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: Which Treatment to Choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

In reply to @coleenyoung @cmartin65 and others, I just finished four weeks ago with 39 daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305882/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Thanks for your reply Ethan. I've been on AS for PCa for a year now with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299307/

Discussion: PCa Genetic Testing

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Posted: Mar 14, 2020

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

Toivos, I and so many others avoided surgery altogether as a viable option. Look into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749069/

Discussion: Concerns about prostate cancer surgery while having heart conditions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

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

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

We are having radiation at Mayo LaCrosse. Its proton beam. Not sure how we can negotiate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817820/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

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

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Posted: Feb 4 6:30am

I was diagnosed at age 74 with a PSA of 7.7. After the MRI and biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822234/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

If your Prostate Cancer is contained to the prostate, have you considered Proton Beam Therapy? Better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974267/

Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Ok, I watched it and it was pretty thorough and balanced. I did note the cheerleading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104064/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2016

At age 74 I was diagnosed in May 2022 with gleason 4+4 in two of 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875878/

Discussion: Anyone beat Gleason 8 without surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

@dandl48 I was 75 when I had a similar discussion / consult with a PCa surgeon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313246/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2020

I was treated with proton beam in 2019 with 18 months of Lupron. Since then, I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909809/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I'm very interested in the Proton Beam therapy as well. Did you have it done at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756398/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

How did you decide on the 54 treatments versus shorter course? There is a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816018/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I had proton beam at Loma Linda 15 years ago. Until March 2024 I too was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061011/

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

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Posted: May 2 4:19pm

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