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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...
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 Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?
I am meeting with a radiation oncologist to discuss Proton Beam Therapy Experience from those that have had it both short term and long term....
PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy
67, very healthy and fit. No symptoms. PSA creeping up in last few tests, 5.6 in latest. In recent biopsy 11 of 12 cores positive....
Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy
I’m 58. Gleason 7 (mix of 3-4 and 4-3) 9 out of 12 cores. Stage 2. Intermediate unfavorable. Scheduled to have Petscan and will ask...
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?
Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ
I have Gleason 3/4 prostate cancer confined to the capsule in 2 upper lobes, no Mets and am scheduled for proton beam therapy In June....
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...
Interesting Table of Numbers Post Proton Beam Treatment
Unlike surgery with well defined parameters for BCR, radiation seems to have quite a bit of variability. The photo is from Ron Nelson's book, 10...
Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate
Was told by specialist at Mayo in.my case intraductal carcinoma..proton beam was not recommended..said go with imrt..35 rounds..they offer both..wondering why..thought it had less side...
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...
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...
Anyone have HDR Brachytherapy and Proton beam therapy combo?
RO said there was a trial going on that is a combo of HDR Brachy therapy and 5 sessions of Proton. Has anyone here heard...
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?
Can I still do Cyberknife or Proton Beam therapies without MRI?
In 2023 I walked into my Doctors office and was "shanghi'd" to the cardiac wing for a triple by-pass. After that procedure, the last thing...
Can Proton Beam Therapy be used when prostate cancer has spread?
Are there any cases where proton beam therapy has been used when cancer has spread outside of the prostate?Thanks,bill
Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?
I had robotic RP performed almost 4 weeks ago - pathology determined invasion in both seminal vesicles plus one lymph node. Recommended for ADT plus...
Follow up after proton beam treatment: GREAT PSA NUMBER
After I finished my last Proton Beam treatment for Prostate Cancer Jan 21,2020, I had my first PSA test last week May 28, 2020, and...
Expensive meds needed after proton beam therapy for prostate cancer?
Very long insurance story, but basically we can't sign up for Medicare Part D for drug coverage until open enrollment. Just wondering if anyone can...
Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?
I am 74 years old. In February of this year, a biopsy revealed two 4mm and one 1mm adenocarcinoma in one side of my prostate,...
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