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@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

@ripleymo, welcome. Allow me to clarify. Radiation treatment is available at all 3 Mayo Clinic campuses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152613/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

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

@michael219 is right. Mayo Clinic's proton beam facility at the Jacksonville campus is currently under construction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826067/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

@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

typo. Proton Beam Therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058476/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I am considering Proton Beam Therapy for my prostate cancer. It is a very promising therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305908/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

@cmartin65 SBRT done with a Proton Beam

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313265/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

The below is from the American Cancer Society reference definition and use of various options at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118761/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005906/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305909/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

Arizona Mayo also has Proton Beam therapy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971194/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Chris, what type of radiation, Proton Beam or conventional?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680765/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

I have finished my 28 weeks of Proton Beam Therapy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680766/

Discussion: Lupron yeah or Lupron nay that is the question.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Hi @bjroc, I'm tagging several members who have had proton beam therapy for prostate cancer like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909766/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Traditional radiation is more damaging to peripheral tissue as it cannot target it's dosage as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680409/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2022

Welcome, @vshirley. Are you getting proton beam radiation? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973808/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Painful ejaculation during proton beam treatment is normal in my opinion.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966190/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

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