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@joecontheroad Joe, from Mayo Clinic's web site, "Types of stereotactic body radiotherapy Types of SBRT include:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946535/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Rex, I agree with others that getting the best on your team is the only approach...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814914/

Discussion: 4 + 3 = 7: Should I involve a prostate cancer specialist?

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Posted: Feb 21, 2023

You sound almost exactly like me. 21 sessions of proton beam therapy and urinary issues from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069761/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

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Posted: May 17 4:08pm

robo45t: Sorry to hear about your diagnosis! Before making you final decision as to treatment I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982747/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I am currently 71 years old to be 72 in April 2024. with the Gleason score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986648/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi @hook4fishes, I'm tagging a few members like who can share their experiences about high dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774806/

Discussion: Proton vs. HDR Brachytherapy

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Posted: Nov 18, 2022

I chose proton beam therapy in 2018. At the time, it was explained to me the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872162/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hi, I finished my proton beam therapy a year ago January 23. The main side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255785/

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

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Posted: Feb 10, 2020

I can understand your concern. I was in your position a year ago. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273618/

Discussion: PSA numbers: Questions about new treatments

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Posted: Sep 4, 2019

My Radiation Oncologist was Brian Traughber. I was very happy with my care. I'm 12 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083484/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 9:38am

Thank you for your response. I started looking at the radiation treatments, Photon, Proton Beam, those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978970/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

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Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hi Chris, My new partner had a robotic prostatectomy a year ago. His PSA is super...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915239/

Discussion: High PSA three years post op

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Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Good Morning, I had one hip replaced in 2015 and one in 2021. I'm 74 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011651/

Discussion: Radiation with bilateral hip replacement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 6:54am

I can understand your concern. Mayo has published a report on their research comparing urinary and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305887/

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

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Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Have received 3 of 5 Proton Beam treatments at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Each is proceeded by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796879/

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

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hello JP59, Followed my PSA from about 3 to 8.5 over the past 5 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273624/

Discussion: PSA numbers: Questions about new treatments

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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

I did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. It was CT guided as they inset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874403/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I had similar experience during Proton Beam treatment. It was a strange "pain" or discomfort and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871559/

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

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Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Interesting thread. I had rectal biopsy with only lidocain local pain anesthesia. I experienced very little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951738/

Discussion: Your experience during & after Transrectal Prostate Biopsy (TRUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqPnSRYtW4 Dr Carl Rossi from San Diego proton center gave a presentation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030147/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

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Posted: Mar 8 6:23pm

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