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Ask Hopkins about the margin advantage with photon. It depends upon the machinery. If the treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017356/

Discussion: MRI-Guided SBRT vs Proton Therapy (5-fraction)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 10:19am

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With all the protons passing through opposing paths 180 degrees, You get more concentrated energy along...

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Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

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Hi Ava11, I'm not sure of your situation. I had proton beam therapy at Phoenix, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037659/

Discussion: Who is the most experienced doctor for Proton Beam Therapy?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Mar 21 9:39am

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Mrgrt Mri guided proton radiation. Liniac. My dr is dr michael chuong. Miami cancer institute he...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

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Good luck. I also had no issues, but the placement failed. It added a delay in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857721/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

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I had the 5 proton radiation treatment at Mayo Phoenix and drove myself to and from...

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Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 5:24pm

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What a great forum to hear from others. I thought I was alone in being disappointed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884073/

Discussion: Timeframe from PET scan to start of cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

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Stegner, ADT would give you a month or two to decide. Usually adviseable with aggressive prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061464/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 11:20am

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Hi @gently , Thanks for the info on CAProton. Dr. Rossi's experience is very impressive! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120568/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 9:33am

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Scheduled to have Proton Beam treatment at Mayo-Rochester the last week in October 2022. Praying for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756432/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

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