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Posted: Jun 14 3:29am

Oskarpr: I had narrowed down my research to either the Mridian machine or Proton Therapy from...

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

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Posted: Jun 14 6:17am

In addition to the helpful responses you've received from members here, I thought you might appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824927/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

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Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057597/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

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Posted: Apr 26 10:11am

Marko, I agree with Bob that Proton radiation therapy may be your best option, it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255814/

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

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Posted: Feb 19, 2020

Hi @catbuddy, in addition to the helpful post from @wooldridgec, I'm tagging fellow members like @foamhand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058818/

Discussion: Experience with Zometa infusion?

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Posted: Apr 28 11:52am

I don't know where you live, but I suggest you contact UFHPTI in Jacksonville, FL, a...

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Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

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Posted: Apr 17 7:34am

@stebro and @grohman, there are several discussions about proton beam therapy for prostate cancer that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756468/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

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Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Proton radiation is not usually done in five sessions. Are you certain it was PROTON? SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777175/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Nov 25, 2022

The doctors who dint have proton at their facility always say that proton is no more...

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

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Posted: Feb 4 9:01am

@rick137 Wow one of your urologists said proton therapy was experimental. Medicare pays for proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032124/

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

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Posted: Mar 12 6:49am

jc76: I did not have Proton but there are multiple types of Photon machines, some way...

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

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Posted: Jun 3, 2023

jc76: just a bit confused, and apologies if I've misread/misunderstood: you first wrote "I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943686/

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

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

@themurfs Just be aware Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation for prostrate cancer treatments. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028473/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

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Posted: Mar 6 7:27am

Do you think all proton facilities are equal? I could easily go to one in Atlanta...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934748/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

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Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Trying to find a place that warm for proton 5 treatment plan. First in my mind...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964307/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

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Posted: Nov 13, 2023

northoftheborder, Proton radiation is very different from photon. If you had photon you probably had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967314/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

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Posted: Nov 19, 2023

New York Proton Center have 5 Fraction Proton with MRI Guidance. Most proton centers use “volumetric”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993128/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Jan 7 11:39am

@ava11. You are going to get a lot of different recommendations on your question. Best thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039819/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

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Posted: Mar 25 7:53am

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Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

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