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jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hi @marko1, I believe that @ronan2011 @waynen @fairway5 @alphanumeric and @6608 all chose proton beam therapy...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Is it just me but could some readers be confused wth the labelling of radiation types?...

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Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

I just received my second PSA test and I'm thrilled. So after three months of completing...

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Discussion: 1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 1:42pm

Hi @daveywavey, fellow member @cmartin65 asked the same question in this discussion: - Anyone had Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319220/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

Perhaps there is a difference in protocol depending on the number of treatments, methodology (proton vs...

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Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

I am currently undergoing 28 proton beam radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. I have Barrigel...

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Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 9:39pm

Goodness, that's a lot to deal with! If your life expectancy is less than 5 years...

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Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 12:32pm

@cmartin65 No, for me, a 5 treatment regimen was not discussed. Side effects from the proton...

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Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2020

I have a good friend who just did the hormone and radiation therapy after previously having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255728/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

Thank you! I had prepared myself for results that demanded immediate treatment and so had become...

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Discussion: Active Surveillance of Grade Group 1

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:32am

Some provinces will pay to send patients to the few U.S. clinics that have it, but...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 12:59pm

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

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2019

I only did 5 proton treatments but was told that the proton not only targets the...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

So do you and your oncologist have any strategy, even "watchful waiting", or are you evaluating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107867/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

I am seven months post SBRT proton beam, Mayo Rochester, Gleason 3+4, intermediate unfavourable. Highest PSA...

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Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

@wrig1jam, allow me to bring into this discussion a few members who have had proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317745/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

Just being offered proton beam at Mayo, I have not had yet. I am aware it...

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Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience relating to the marker and Spaceore placement. I...

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Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2021

you're oncologist makes that decision-, do not compare your projected treatments to other patients - you...

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 9:12am

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