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I had my 29 Proton treatments in early 2023, and so far, there have been zero...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332731/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

This Dr. (Rossi) has a lot of information about proton in his portion of this 2023...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311409/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23 6:24pm

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

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, 2024

Proton radiation at Loma Linda Hospital in 2010. Loma Linda was a pioneer in proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314686/

Discussion: Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 8:39am

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

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

@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

Yes, I have it. Are you getting proton or X-ray therapy? I am getting proton beam.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283616/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 8:30pm

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

@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

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

@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

@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

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

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