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I underwent proton radiation therapy in 2010. PSA: 6.47 with Gleason 3+3 Ti Slow growing prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114384/

Discussion: Is proton therapy advised if a second cancer is present?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Proton

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

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

jc76, can you point out the post about MRI guided Proton Treatment? That would like MRILinac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039449/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Thank you Waynen. Things are finally moving to get an appointment at California Proton center. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037768/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

brentbackus, did your radiation oncologist prescribe the LDN. Did you experience any side effects with LDN....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955733/

Discussion: Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

In my case, I had a urologist (a surgeon) diagnose me; then he provided me referrals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365794/

Discussion: How many saw Urologist for prostatectomy vs Genito-Urinary Oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 1:29pm

Isn't Proton radiation still EBRT?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348236/

Discussion: I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 3:38pm

Is that proton radiation?

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

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

The lat time I inquired (that's recent) if proton treatment is available in Ontario, Canada the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346640/

Discussion: Why so few Proton Therapy discussions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 2:24pm

@survivor5280 I went to UFHPTI (University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute) for my proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231231/

Discussion: How to respond when people recommend unproven treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 6:15am

Did you have proton treatment at Mayo in Jacksonville ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329692/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 8:43am

Yes, MRI guided is supposed to be better but other radiation oncologist have said that CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375431/

Discussion: Adjuvant Radiation Therapry (ART) vs Early Salvage radiology

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 7:54pm

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

@johnsquires Not familiar with GlowClub. You are scheduled for proton beam therapy in June. Can I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279062/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 5:57am

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Did you have Photon or Proton salvage radiation? Thanks.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348287/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 5:02pm

I had the mridian machine with 3 mm margins. The built-in MRI is the reason that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303823/

Discussion: SBRT Cyberknife exploratory visit today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 8:36am

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