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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 6:18pm
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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 4:08pm
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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 5:57am
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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: 1 hour ago
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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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Finished 28 Proton Therapies
Notice that ejaculation was very painful but after 3 weeks every thing started to flow - prostate discomfort faded again-maybe I got lucky. Getting my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 15 3:10pm
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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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Proton Therapy for prostate cancer
Does anyone know about this therapy ?Side effects ?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 22, 2021
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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 7:28am
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Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?
I am now 68 yrs old. My PSA level went beyond normal range in 2023 with a PSA of 4.3. Saw a urologist and had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 11, 2024