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@jesse65 To clarify, I'm 65, PSA 5, Gleason 4+3=7. Diagnosed in October this year, negative PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487291/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:21am

@sooner65, sorry for the late response. Proton beam therapy is not yet available at Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245571/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

I don't know where you live, but I suggest you contact UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052208/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

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Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@rlpostrp One person in this forum did say they had cystitis and proctitis after doing proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1594424/

Discussion: Upcoming Radiation: Any advice about process, prep, time commitment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 1:23pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869570/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948766/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Are you considering EBRT and Proton? I got the markers for my salvage radiation. My buddy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421065/

Discussion: Fiducial markers- are they necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Yes, I have it. Are you getting proton or X-ray therapy? I am getting proton beam.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283616/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Plenty of proton therapy discussions here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=Proton#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

@bjroc thanks The plan now is proton Sbrt. I may be off on this but SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538159/

Discussion: Options for radiation with enlarged prostate: Concerned about waiting

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 3:57pm

How did the 5 treatments of proton therapy work for you? Is this considered SBRT? Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202247/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

@climateguy That would make a lot more sense to them having four proton machines. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573920/

Discussion: Hormone Therapy (ADT) when ArteraAI Test says it's not necessary

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13 2:33pm

@clevelandguy I have posted this before maybe you missed it. I have watched Dr. Carl Rossi’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564802/

Discussion: Radiation & Recurrence Treatment (Inside & Outside Prostate)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2 10:50am

Thanks for posting this. Looking at this and similar articles shows proton is not the panacea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1597556/

Discussion: COMPPARE that tests proton radiation against photon IMRT radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 7:03am

@jeffmarc Thanks for followup. As mentioned somewhere in there I was turned away for further Tulsa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541950/

Discussion: Recurrence post Tulsa Pro

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Posted: Apr 3 11:15am

jackph, Where did you get 5 doses of proton treatment? I thought all proton treatments take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035492/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

@ozelli I wish you well on your proton treatments. Have some interest but not sure on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877560/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@bjroc Are the ones turning you down for proton the doctors/hospitals or is it the insurance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559456/

Discussion: Considering Tulsa Pro or Proton radiation (full gland)

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Posted: Apr 25 3:11pm

@jc76 There are currently 46 operating proton centers in the U.S.: https://www.proton-therapy.org/map/ There are many hundreds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404015/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@bdouglas67 Hi, thanks for your input...still trying to decide on treatment. GL 7 3+4, decip .80....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441045/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025