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See my comment below about my 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. Other than my five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872383/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I did my 5-day Proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix and other than the one 5-inch tan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872380/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

My husband met with the surgeon this morning at Mayo Clinic. He reviewed his biopsy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010440/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 11:12pm

Thanks so much for that reply! At least one person with BPH got proton! Real good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888445/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Hi bens1 What was the month and year of your MRIdian treatments? According to the Viewray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873945/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Last week I finished my second dose of HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo in Rochester. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888476/

Discussion: Has anyone had SBRT after prostate cancer recurrence post IMRT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

kjacko, Yes it is called high dose. Becoming popular. Both Rochester Mayo and Phoenix Mayo offer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958149/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Proton radiation therapy 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital..2.5 months of every weekday morning. PSA: 6.1 low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950772/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

My name is Bob. I was diagnosed with PC in May 2019, 2 lesions, Gleason 6....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853672/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

Thanks for sharing, @kansascityhusker. My situation mirrors yours, almost to a T. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677995/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

I totally enjoyed your comments along with a few others. My husband will be starting his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016549/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:55pm

You don't mention your age. It makes a difference if you are over 70 weather you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892824/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

I also was a 4+3 in 2 cores and 3+4 in two out of 30 cores....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012790/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:25pm

I was with you in heading toward proton therapy which seems just awesome. Unfortunately the extensive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255836/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

This is an update of a previous post that I submitted on Nov 12, 2023. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027015/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 6:48pm

Hi @rsun, I had two MRI after many years of relatively consistent PSA, mostly 4, once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970630/

Discussion: Transperineal biopsy options & location recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

@desertrat Similiar Gleason score mine was 3+4=7. My PSA was 3.75 but rising every 3 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017758/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 7:28am

I am evaluating therapies at the moment. My urology Dr.Kurtz, has made me an appointment, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107868/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

I am at the stage where all i know is that I have prostate cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786278/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

I have two Gleason 6 (3+3) and a Gleason 7 (3+4), with a 3.0 PSA and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859482/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

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