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I'm looking at doing a trial that includes HDR brachey boost, 5 proton sessions to whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526390/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 10:09pm

@robertov You must have had proton radiation at Phoenix or Rochester as Mayo Jacksonville only has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454070/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

@chaimkugel, to help your research, you may also be interesed in these related discussions: - How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020509/

Discussion: MRI-Guided SBRT vs Proton Therapy (5-fraction)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

@lifutang, in addition to the helpful replies you received from members, you may be interested in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254106/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

Proton beam therapy is not yet available at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Mayo Clinic's proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248153/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2025

@kmat Can't comment on cybernife as never was proposed by either of the opinions I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107522/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

I had my 29 Proton treatments in early 2023, and so far, there have been zero...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332731/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Was it a typo? SBRT Proton? and should have been SBRT PHOTON? When I make mistakes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520738/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 7:45am

I was 65y (in 2021) with a similar diagnosis as you - 7(3+4), localized, PSA of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477692/

Discussion: Gleason 3+4 A.S. or treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 7:02pm

@sooner65, sorry for the late response. Proton beam therapy is not yet available at Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245571/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Are you considering EBRT and Proton? I got the markers for my salvage radiation. My buddy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421065/

Discussion: Fiducial markers- are they necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

How did the 5 treatments of proton therapy work for you? Is this considered SBRT? Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202247/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

I was recently diagnosed September 2025 . Drs and research studies all said the same thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521776/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 12:34pm

Yes, I have it. Are you getting proton or X-ray therapy? I am getting proton beam.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283616/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Plenty of proton therapy discussions here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=Proton#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086509/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

@colleenyoung Hi Colleen, Here are a couple of data points. One is a PCRI conference presentation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530732/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I only did 5 proton treatments but was told that the proton not only targets the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869570/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948766/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I don't know where you live, but I suggest you contact UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052208/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@brianjarvis Very nice treatment summary. GGI treated with RARP has about 96% BCR free at 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479519/

Discussion: Gleason 3+4 A.S. or treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 10:09am

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