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@climateguy Yes, they are planning proton facilities in a couple of Canadian provinces, but they likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485088/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Jan 17 7:51pm

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

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

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Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I had 2 missed appointments during my 28 proton radiation treatments (during April-May 2021). The first...

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Discussion: Radiation machine down for several days. Has anyone experienced this?

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Posted: 1 day ago

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

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Posted: Dec 27, 2023

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?

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Posted: Feb 4, 2025

@brianjarvis I don't know but they had a technician come in to recalibrate Proton Beam machine....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505989/

Discussion: Will I be able to drive myself to radiation treatments?

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Posted: Feb 14 7:37pm

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

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Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

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Posted: Feb 21, 2025

@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?

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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

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Posted: Oct 5, 2021

@jeffmarc And likewise, the long-term benefits of proton over (considerably less expensive) photon-beam radiation for overall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486367/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Jan 19 9:46am

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?

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Posted: Oct 11, 2023

typo. Proton Beam Therapy

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

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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?

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Posted: May 3, 2024

@westernflyer Were you living in Florida when you had your proton radiation? UFHPTI was also a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279549/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

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Posted: Apr 11, 2025

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?

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Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@quaddick Mayo Rochester urology says no differences in post treatment symptoms of proton radiation vs traditional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408019/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and looking for treatment advice.

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Posted: Oct 4, 2025

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

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Posted: Jan 1, 2020

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?

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Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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, 2025

Both Rochester and Phoenix have Proton Radiation Treatment. Jacksonville Mayo does not. Limited research on proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871304/

Discussion: Increasing PSA numbers, biopsy scheduled: So many questions

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Posted: Jun 2, 2023

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