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There was a thread just the other day involving proton therapy and these wildly bouncing PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190174/

Discussion: PSA up at the 3 month point. Looking for guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

The below is from the American Cancer Society reference definition and use of various options at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118761/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

You are blessed to have Rochester as they do offer proton radiation. The feedback to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900183/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I am considering Proton Beam Therapy for my prostate cancer. It sounds as if it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305904/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Welcome, @neilmartin. I'm tagging @chamblee54 to make sure he sees your question. Neil, you may also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229452/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 2:23pm

lee, haven't wanted to interrupt the flow with sam and jc. Similar situation options: 5 fraction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987011/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

@jseabass Discuss with your doctors about taking a Decipher test. It is a genetic test that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241897/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 6:24am

@imbimbo Exactly. The curative rates are the same but they don't go into that the photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012743/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Hi Bowmed, I opted to NOT do ADT. In speaking to Mayo, I was offered the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642346/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

It’s great to have these kind of discussions about Proton and the Mridian. Here is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827037/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

I'm a bit confused, dandl48 Dave, I thought Proton and SBRT were different forms of EBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945863/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

As you see in that 2022 chart, proton was a recommended treatment option for 4+4 as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312243/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 6:14am

My biopsy was via TP procedure. Markers placed but the Space/OAR gel placement failed which delayed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913342/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

typo. Proton Beam Therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058476/

Discussion: Small PSA Rise: What might be the cause?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I agree. Some of the Proton Therapy centers have a list of proton-friendly urologists in your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061742/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I live in St Pete. If I am eligible for proton I lean toward Orlando as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112294/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Welcome @kkp10, I hope you saw the helpful reply from @jimcinak. I'm also tagging fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801587/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I am considering Proton Beam Therapy for my prostate cancer. It is a very promising therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305908/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Thanks for your reply, I have had 6 proton treatment now. Having some fatigue and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255754/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2020

Need to correct an answer on a question send to me: "What is UFHPTI?" I received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185274/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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