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Would appreciate hearing about post treatment experience and side effects (if any) from those who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957920/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

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Which did you have —> SBRT, IMRT, or Proton radiation? Did you use a rectal spacer?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341012/

Discussion: Buzzing in rectum after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:14pm

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@gankster And my hug is a happy hug for your success. I too had proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321026/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:17pm

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I was mistaken, we are having photon radiation, not proton like mayo Rochester has. Any comments?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824748/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

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They do mrgrt proton for prostate. However, there are 2 other Drs at MCI that specialize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782031/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

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jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872057/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

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Hi @buzzliteyear, yes proton therapy is considered SBRT. Here's some info from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sbrt/pyc-20446794#:~:text=Types%20of%20stereotactic%20body%20radiotherapy,that%20are%20near%20vital%20organs. "Types...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209204/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:29pm

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@ripleymo First you are doing the right thing by researching. Using MCC is excellent for feedback...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152737/

Discussion: Radiation treatment options at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

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@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708451/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

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Regarding proton radiation treatments for prostate cancer. I have been a patient at Mayo Jacksonville for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321032/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 4:31pm

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