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If you search for the “2023 mid-year #Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" - This Dr. (Rossi) has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243031/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 12:26pm

@krs03 Maybe they didn’t feel they could get a good return on their investment by continuing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269689/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 9:33pm

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

@buzzliteyear, proton beam therapy is currently available at Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota. Mayo Clinic's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215847/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 3:15pm

Cyberknife is one type of SBRT; proton therapy can be done as SBRT or not. Are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106915/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

@johnsquires Not familiar with GlowClub. You are scheduled for proton beam therapy in June. Can I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279062/

Discussion: Glow Club Proton Beam Class

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 hours ago

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

@lifutang, in addition to the helpful replies you received from members, you may be interested in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254106/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 9 3:27pm

Proton beam therapy is not yet available at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Mayo Clinic's proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248153/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 2:25pm

@sooner65, sorry for the late response. Proton beam therapy is not yet available at Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245571/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 8:45pm

@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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

There is a Proton center in Delray Beach, FL. South Florida Proton Therapy Institute

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184588/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

You may wish to explore some of the other radiation-related discussions in the group. Here are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152629/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009305/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871452/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

jeabass, I was sold on Proton before I looked at MRI guided radiation. There is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241534/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 12:32pm

@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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

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