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@gently Really a personal decision and should be based on what you think is best for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009227/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

@westernflyer I have read that Loma Linda was along with UFHPTI one of the first centers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210803/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 5:13pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374566/

Discussion: Difficulty in voiding after radiation treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 7:06pm

The discussion of Space/Oar type of injections to help move colon away from radiation being done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338918/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 6:02am

While normal radiation, can cause problems after many years proton radiation has been used in children...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353836/

Discussion: PSMA PET Scan

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 10:18am

First of all, thank you for taking the time to post a response. As you’ve likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124415/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I had 4+3 intermediate with PSA of 8.9. Was advised to take 3 months of ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878844/

Discussion: can I survive PC (Gleason score 7) with just external beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I had proton therapy at UFHPTI in March/April of this year. The only issue related to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186024/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I was 75 years old when I was diagnosed with PC, Gleason4+4, aggressive. After meeting with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 12:29pm

There are not more side effects though with MRLinac SBrT since it is so targeted and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010078/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi. SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy) is a directed beam of protons similar to your therapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904637/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

FYI, Mayo Rochester has the Hitachi Proton Beam System. News Release can be seen here: https://www.hitachi.us/press/09152015...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826862/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@nalubabuji2002 I believe you asked feedback from those who did not have surgical option done. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369546/

Discussion: newly diagnosed prostate cancer and nonsurgical treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 6:09am

I am now 125 days post SBRT Proton radiation at Mayo Phoenix, and I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920663/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

My thoughts exactly. I’m 55 years old Gleason 6 wondering how long I can endure my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769313/

Discussion: What are the Odds No Cancer Ever Returns After a radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

Radiation/Oncology at Phoenix Mayo has been outstanding. (Must have been, I have not gone anywhere else!)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712939/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2022

I recommend reading Dr. Walsh's Surviving Prostate Cancer to more thoroughly understand possible treatments. My personal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097308/

Discussion: Am I Under-Reacting to my Prostate Cancer Proposed Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

At CA Proton one of the local patients from years ago and his wife organize monthly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040254/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Wow, only 5 treatments over 2-weeks? I am looking into Proton as a potential prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799852/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

So, I spoke with Dr. Parent, my radiation oncologist, and he implied that the proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932608/

Discussion: Prostate cancer symposium

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

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