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I have read that they use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scans but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296784/

Discussion: SBRT or Cyberknife 5 fractions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 5:28pm

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

typo. Proton Beam Therapy

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

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

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Posted: Apr 27, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974310/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Dec 3, 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

Check out UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville. This is where I had my Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239761/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:40am

Thanks for response. Glad you had good experience with proton therapy. I'm looking at that now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909732/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I just had Proton Therapy at UFHPTI in Jacksonville. While there, a couple of guys came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061275/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

@brendamc, many members have faced similar treatment choices. Here are some related discussions you may wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045969/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin at Mayo Phoenix?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

@ripleymo Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville does not have proton radiation treatments. They have photon. They are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152009/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

I tried making an appointment at both Mayo Florida and Arizona. I was hoping to stay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016719/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 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

Great summary. Although I chose 5 treatment proton at Mayo Rochester where they use Hitachi kit,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874822/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

I sure wish I lived closer to Rochester and could have gone to Mayo there. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944050/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

When I was getting my 29 Proton treatments at UFHPTI a few months back (no ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135345/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I'm very happy to hear these great reports re proton treatment in Jax. I live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136648/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2024

@cmartin65 SBRT done with a Proton Beam

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313265/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

Interesting. I haven't met with radiation people at Mayo yet, only a surgeon. What was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213148/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:21am

It is/was my understanding after a recent consultation that Mayo in Jacksonville was not offering Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826057/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

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