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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 8:36pm

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

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

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville RT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5 8:20pm

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

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 7:24am

There was a thread just the other day involving proton therapy and these wildly bouncing PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190174/

Discussion: PSA up at the 3 month point . Looking for guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days 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

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

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

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville RT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5 7:48pm

I know they have proton at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. The proton Dr. Nathan Yu will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151601/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville RT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4 7:22am

Need to correct an answer on a question send to me: "What is UFHPTI?" I received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185274/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6 6:28am

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 9:01am

@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

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

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

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

@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 6:49am

@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 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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 10:11am

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

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