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I m 66 years old . Had prostate cancer treated 15 years ago got treaded with...

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Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20 6:12pm

After the second biopsy, I decided on proton radiation, as mentioned. Loma Linda did a scan...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

I have heard same comments from friends who had surgery back in early 2000s. Proton radiation...

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Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

(continued) I had a Decipher test performed which evaluates the aggressiveness of your particular cancer and...

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Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

Kaspar, What was your criteria deciding UCLA MRIdian SBRT over Loma Linda Proton therapy. I understand...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Just finished up 6 weeks of Proton Therapy on Friday. So the next month will be...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2019

Mayo in Rochester does 5 day proton.

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Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

My Gleason score was 10 so I'm the heavy hitter so far. My treatments were done...

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Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

Hi @jim20403, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. In addition to the first hand responses you've already...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

The proton beam radiation treatments were relatively uneventful: 28 fractions; 2.5 grays/fraction; with SpaceOAR Vue just...

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Discussion: How many biopsies?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 12:09pm

Did you look into Proton therapy? (I have no experience myself. I am just a ramdom...

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Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

@carter777 I see a lot of posts and probably already mentioned. Regarding insurance Medicare does pay...

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Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

'Experimental Treatment'. A few more thoughts. (Again, my treatment was proton beam (5 treatments at Mayo...

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Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

@imbimbo SBRT can use either Photon or Proton.

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

where did you get your proton radiation treatment? I may be a candidate for radiation soon!...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

May I ask what facility you are getting proton?

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Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hello. I'm scheduled for a MRI fusion biopsy on August 5 and trying to prepare for...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

May I recommend that you investigate proton therapy? It is a form of radiation with less...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

Hallo ava11, I received my Proton treatments at the UF Proton Center in Jacksonville, FL. We...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

NO DOUBT OTHERS HAVE COMMENTED ON PROTON RADIATION THERAPY AS AN OPTION. DID ANY OF YOUR...

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Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 6:37am

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