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Effects of Proton Therapy Without SpaceOAR
I have a gleason of 7 (4+3) with an adjusted PSA of 15 (doubled 7.5 due to longtime finasteride use) and an MRI showing extraprostatic...
Fatigue after Eligard and proton Beam
In November 2020 I had a six month Eligard shot, then completed 44 proton beam treatments on April 9, 2021. Today August 2, I have...
PSA level after Proton Therapy
Had 29 sessions of Proton Therapy about 10 months ago. Was unfavorable intermediate with PSA level of 8.6 and chose not to do ADT. Curious...
Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville
I am interested in pursuing either Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam for my PC (intermediate/favorable). I can't determine if any or all three are available...
Proton treatment to prostate and localized node: Anyone else?
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer on the right side of my prostate with a Gleason scale of 7 to 8. I also have...
Which foods should be avoided during proton treatment
I will have the SpaceOAR placement on May 23, and two weeks later, I will begin 28 sessions of proton beam radiation therapy. Could you...
Have seminal fluid after proton therapy
One year after 29 session proton therapy, I still have presence of seminal fluid during ejaculation. Is this normal? I thought seminal vesicle would die...
Diagnosis and treatment (proton beam therapy plus hormonal therapy)
Hi. About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with PSA around 6. At the time didn't even know what PSA was. Today my PSA is...
Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.
Hello! I am looking for help for my relative who has prostate cancer (3+4), not spread. He has been given choice between surgery and proton...
1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy
Prior to my biopsy and 28 proton (1 core was positive Gleason 7) therapies with a rising PSA to 4.8, quest diagnostic reports (6 weeks...
Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?
Who is the most experienced doctor for prostate cancer at Mayo clinic Proton Beam Therapy?
Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?
Has anyone recently had SBRT/PBT (5 treatments) done at Mayo for PCa?
Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?
I am 69, just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason score of 3 + 4, PSA is 4.2. I have opted to do 28 treatments...
Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?
Hi to all,I am considering the 5 treatment proton therapy for my prostate cancer. It's that or surgery for me. I am in the anxiety...
Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?
Is SBRT with proton beams now the gold standard for if treatment of prostate cancer is done with external radiation?
Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?
I'm trying to find Proton centers that offer 5 fractionated Proton for prostate cancer. Preferrably someplace warm. Thank you for any suggestions.
Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?
So I am very early into my Proton Beam Therapy to treat my prostate cancer. My cancer was evaluated as "intermediate risk" -- with a...
Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy
Can anyone share their experience with this procedure? How much discomfort did you experience? Also, would appreciate any insights to Proton Beam Therapy for treating...
What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?
What is the difference between proton radiarion and "traditional" radiation, and is proton therapy sutable for all prostate cancer patients?
Advanced PCa Treatment Safari without Proton Therapy
Last week I was at Mayo PHX for preparatory proton therapy appointments, i.e. Carbon Fiducial Marker Implantation followed by CT Simulation Therapy and MR Prostate...
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