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@climateguy It's a challenge with newer devices, because better technical specs don't necessarily lead to better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485896/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 4:59pm

Excellent that it’s worked out extremely well for you. After being on active surveillance for 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032267/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Im not an expert, so take these comments as such. Post-prostatectomy salvage radiation is not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412508/

Discussion: What kind of radiation you had for salvage ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

@5galloncan UFHPTI is a great institution for proton radiation. I had Dr. Mendenhall who stated he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135883/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

When you get proton radiation at Mayo, they do not just hit the lesions. They do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920577/

Discussion: Q about options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Just read your 9-9-2017 post. How are you doing now after your radiation treatment? Hope it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110117/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

@slick64 Great news you got. I had proton radiation also but no hormore treatment. My PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383880/

Discussion: Last PSA Number Before Cancer Diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2025

I'm 71 and had proton therapy at Jacksonville's UFHPTI in March/April of this year. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193332/

Discussion: Prostate size/measurement confusion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

gently, I am waiting for a clinical coordinator to contact me for a week. Is this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037126/

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

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

The only side effects I have from my 5-session proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix are two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891305/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Diagnosed 4 + 4 in August, 2021 and chose 5 treatments of proton and ADT. Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820959/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Everything I have read gives similar prognosis for Photon, Proton and Brachy... all very good results....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944290/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

The MRI will direct the biopsy to any area(s) of concern and give you the answers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274871/

Discussion: Had a biopsy done recently - they want to do another one!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2019

Curious why you say you can't ride your bike? I had fiducial markers, rectal spacer, 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270068/

Discussion: Side effects three days post prostate radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

@water0164 I've had a wonderful relationship with Brad Stish who treated my PC back in 2020....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081876/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Thanks Waymen. You were lucky as Mayo is outstanding. However only Phoenix and Rochester offer Proton....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872387/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

2010-proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California. Gleason 3+3; PSA: 6.47. Slow growth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247057/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 28, 2025

2010 2.5 months at Loma Linda for proton radiation therapy (the time currently with new procedures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049317/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

@vancouverislandhiker Prostate cancer is one of the big three in Canada for research funding, along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452280/

Discussion: How to increase prostate cancer awareness & funding?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

@johnsquires, fellow AZ members @rotate and @donl offered good information. The Glow Club is a casual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286953/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

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