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I thought the photon beam was for smaller, direct application to cancer/tumor. For instance, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681652/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Thanks Remoteman for your very informative reply. Like you, I'm somewhat hesitant about the 5 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305881/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Buckeye, Photon beam radiation therapy is another name for what is usually known as external beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648302/

Discussion: Photon Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

Hubby now has a catheter, clamps it off 45 min before radiation to fill his bladder....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847094/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

cfo: I completed photon with mridian from viewray (viewray.com). 5 treatments completed mid February. The only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913984/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

You're right @vp3. "Cyberknife is a treatment using external beam radiation. It is the brand name...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935648/

Discussion: Anyone have stereotactic body radiation therapy (CyberKnife)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

Could you please answer my posted question about the chances of photon radiation exiting the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888443/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

5 (photon) SBRT with 6 months Orgovyx. No side effects from SBRT or Orgovyx ( I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988085/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I had RP, then 44 photon radiation treatments, and two years of Lupron injections. So far,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836314/

Discussion: Why isn't hormone therapy used in all prostate cancers?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I did 44 photon radiation treatments. My cancer had jumped to the lymph nodes. I exercise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738296/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

I was diagnosed three years ago. I chose removal since my enlarged prostate was causing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595276/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

Sannira, I was recently treated at Mayo PHX for my prostate cancer, with Photon Radiation (38...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/287369/

Discussion: Prostate cancer diagnosis and decisions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

Would like to join this group. I had radical prostectomy, 44 photon intensive radiation treatments, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296991/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2021

I recently had my consultation and was told that protons are not delivered using the Mridian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874053/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

TY for responding...I recently had a talk with a doctor at a local hospital who is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878097/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

With proton’s Bragg-Peak characteristics (look it up), exposure to surrounding normal tissues is minimized, with little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009214/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 5:10am

I agree with jc76. I had a specific narrow margin photon machine and also had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967729/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I had 5 photon SBRT treatments and 6 months Orgovyx. I was unfavorable intermediate with one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037600/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 8:28am

Warning: Attempt at irreverent humor below. Apologies in advance if offensive to anyone. To treat or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030394/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:18am

giordi: Here are my psa results from 5 radiation treatment with the Mridian linac photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049141/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 5:12pm

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