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Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?
78 1/2 years old; 4/9 cores involved(adenocarcinoma); R mid gland transitional zone; 4+3 in one(40%); 3+4 in all three others(highest tumor involvement of those 70%);Stage...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2025
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Proton vs Photon
My 73 y/o husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer and so far has received conflicting opinions on treatment options as there is disagreement regarding interpretation...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 14 4:25pm
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Proton and Photon Radiation Information
There are several now speciality medical facilities that offer proton radiation treatments. These are centers with extensive experience, latest technology, and do first and second...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2025
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Proton therapy
What is the process/protocol for proton therapy? I start next week. Is it full bladder and empty bowel? Do you need to enema every day?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 20, 2025
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Recent Proton Experience?
Six years ago I was treated with proton at Mayo PHX 😁. Age 68, Gleason 7, PSA 11 (now 0.2 😁😁). I am part of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2025
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Proton Therapy with Hip Replacement
Hi All,I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 7 in 2 cores.I'm trying to check out proton therapy but one center in Florida said they...
Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy
Last active: Sep 11, 2023
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SBRT: Every day or every other day; proton or photon?
Thanks to everyone for their participation in this forum. Your comments and questions have been enormously helpful to me. I'm considering SBRT and trying to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 22 6:00am
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Proton vs. HDR Brachytherapy
Hello. I am about ready to choose my course of radiation therapy. I'm 82, in good health, Gleason score of 8-10, current PSA 0.87 down...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 18, 2022
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Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?
I was recently diagnosed with above numbers. Is HIFU and TULSA the same thing? Wry confusing trying to decide which treatment I should try. Thoughts?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10, 2025
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Post Proton Beam Penis Shrinkage
Had successful Proton Beam Radiation Therapy 6 years ago... Has anyone else realized the reduced size of their penis, as time goes on ...? If...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 5 4:28pm