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I had 2 sessions HDR Brachytherapy last June at Mayo/Rochester by Dr. Wilson. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963039/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

@mectec Are you scheduled to have proton radiation therapy or doing it? If you are under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297928/

Discussion: Expensive meds needed after proton beam therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 6:23am

Hey 4rs…lots to think about for sure - especially being so young and having so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384050/

Discussion: 44yr PSA180 Gleason9 non-metastatic. Surgery or Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 9:41am

My proton radiation began March of 2010 at Loma Linda Children's Hospital in Loma Linda, California...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109391/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

I really had a tough time with radiologist/oncologist wanted and recommended Photon and the attitude toward...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876750/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

grywolf: I too had gleason 7 with 10.2 psa. 69 last year when discovered. Had prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880001/

Discussion: Radiation VS. Prostatectomy? Looking for advise on which best for me.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I can't advise you on your question, since it wasn't my form of treatment. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610024/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2021

No surgery was not an option as the cancer had gone to a seminal vessel and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138917/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

Joecontheroad, Yes, Rochester... cold as heck in December - January, but worth the trip from Portland,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943966/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I think you intended to say "Proton has all the energy through only two paths." What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874956/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

@rick137, that does sound like a miscommunication that will likely be sorted out. I would ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064518/

Discussion: Role of Medical Oncologist in Prostate Cancer Therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Completed proton radiation treatment at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California, July 2010. The procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913382/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@jcbagley The information given to me by my R/Os at both Mayo and UFHPTI is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210320/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 6:14am

@tmestanas91 I have been a patient at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville since 2006. They are outstanding! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244226/

Discussion: How does the treatment team come together?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 6:08am

I had 28 sessions of proton RT ending this past May 15. 5 days later I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383281/

Discussion: How long after Proton Therapy can I expect to be able to travel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 9:11am

2010 DIAGNOSED WITH SLOW-GROWTH PROSTATE CANCER. GLEASON 3+3. HAD TWO BIOPSIES TO VALIDATE SAME. RESULTS WERE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318388/

Discussion: Questions about Active Surveillance as a treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 8:13am

I met with Dr Percy Lee at city of Hope today. He suggested IMRT with 28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036162/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Radiation therapy has improved significantly over the past 15 plus years. The beam for photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027782/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Marlow2, I am currently undergoing Proton treatment at Mayo, AZ. I had the Barrigel Spacer inserted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027702/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

I did not feel the SpaceOar as my urologist insistent that I be knocked out. His...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870124/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

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