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Oskarpr: I had narrowed down my research to either the Mridian machine or Proton Therapy from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086535/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

@heywest19 Agree! Have been a patient at Mayo Jacksonville since 2006. Outstanding doctors and facilities. They...

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Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 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

Proton therapy delivers a beam of proton particles that stops at the tumor, so it's less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198716/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

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....

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Discussion: Supplements - Any lower PSA for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Interesting. My oldest brother is 78y, was recently diagnosed with PC with similar numbers as yours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316090/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:01pm

I just wanted to add my own comment on choosing proton therapy. I was not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322252/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2020

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

I'm not second guessing your team at MD Anderson, but did you speak to anyone there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284444/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 7:32am

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Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Regarding proton radiation treatments for prostate cancer. I have been a patient at Mayo Jacksonville for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321032/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:31pm

@westernflyer On reading your post you mentioned Mayo Jacksonville. Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330291/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 5:53am

@gankster And my hug is a happy hug for your success. I too had proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321026/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:17pm

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

@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

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

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