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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

It’s great to have these kind of discussions about Proton and the Mridian. Here is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827037/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

My biopsy was via TP procedure. Markers placed but the Space/OAR gel placement failed which delayed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913342/

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

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Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

@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?

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Posted: Feb 9 5:56pm

Welcome @kkp10, I hope you saw the helpful reply from @jimcinak. I'm also tagging fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801587/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I'm a bit confused, dandl48 Dave, I thought Proton and SBRT were different forms of EBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945863/

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

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Posted: Oct 11, 2023

I agree. Some of the Proton Therapy centers have a list of proton-friendly urologists in your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061742/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 10:17pm

@brendamc, many members have faced similar treatment choices. Here are some related discussions you may wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045969/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin at Mayo Phoenix?

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Posted: Apr 5 5:23pm

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

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Posted: Dec 27, 2023

The recommendation for the booklet is absolutely correct. Learn more about this disease which will enable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189519/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

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Posted: 5 days ago

typo. Proton Beam Therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058476/

Discussion: Small PSA Rise: What might be the cause?

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Posted: Apr 27 5:28pm

Both Rochester and Phoenix have Proton Radiation Treatment. Jacksonville Mayo does not. Limited research on proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871304/

Discussion: Increasing PSA numbers, biopsy scheduled: So many questions

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Posted: Jun 2, 2023

I've seen the same studies suggesting that proton vs photon radiation makes no difference in overall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182638/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

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Posted: Dec 1 10:51am

Dave, in a similar position trying to decide, but definitely going for radiation. My only suggestion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974310/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Thanks for response. Glad you had good experience with proton therapy. I'm looking at that now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909732/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

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Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I tried making an appointment at both Mayo Florida and Arizona. I was hoping to stay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016719/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

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Posted: Feb 16 9:07am

I live in St Pete. If I am eligible for proton I lean toward Orlando as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112294/

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

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Posted: Jul 26 12:54pm

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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