Experiences with

Proton Therapy

brachytherapy with proton therapy OR Radical Prostatectomy for intraductal cribriform pattern cancer Gleason 4+3=7

Who is eligible to use proton therapy as a treatment for prostate cancer. In a recent meeting with my oncologist and specialists I was told ONLY prostate cancer patients can do it and not those who have metastasize of the bone or other areas.

Just curious if anyone had their MO suggest doing the proton therapy? When I have my discussion with my new MO, I want to ask if proton therapy would be a fit for myself. I have to deal with the prostate cancer and the met pelvic lymph nodes as well as the met bone issue.

Rossi just went on vacation for a month, so he's unfortunately a no-go, and I'm scheduled to begin therapy in Oct. at LLC and the proton center. I'm currently scheduled for Dr. Macewan at the Proton Center and Dr. Namihas at LLC.

The couple discusses their experience with proton therapy, the role of military healthcare, the financial implications of treatment, and the crucial support system they found in online communities.

The couple discusses their experience with proton therapy, the role of military healthcare, the financial implications of treatment, and the crucial support system they found in online communities.

Assuming both treatments are equally covered by insurance, are there any DOWNSIDES to choosing proton therapy?

MSK RO (Gorovets) recommends proton sbrt due to my preexisting urinary issues….hdr brachytherapy logistically is a LOT easier for me…..wondering if anyone here has any experience or opinions on this topic…..with all the hype about proton therapy and few studies to back it up definitively I’d hate to

My 25 sessions of IMRT for the whole pelvic are set to begin next Wednesday, but I just received notification that my insurance has approved proton therapy. If the commute and time commitment are similar for both treatments, which one should I choose?

Afterward, want to do Apalutamide Oral and probable Proton Therapy down the road. Due to the heart attack while in the hospital and the added medications for the heart and diabetes; the PSA number was at 348.00 on June 16. Prior to the prostate biopsy and PET/CT scan it was 6.89 on January 26.

A question I would like some input on is should I look into proton therapy over IMRT. I would need to travel to Fred hutch or Salt Lake City as I live in Reno Nv. Just want some of the best treatment with less side affects. Would really appreciate your thoughts

We have also contacted Loma Linda U concerning proton therapy and have initiated their process, but no consultation yet. The local radiation Dr. has 4 yrs as an intern and 5 yrs practicing. Our question to the community is which therapy do you consider most viable for my case: photon or proton?

The introduction of proton therapy later made it possible to precisely guide radiation beams to tumors, thus reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissues — a degree of accuracy that was further refined through improvements in medical physics, computer technologies and state-of-the-art imaging techniques

"Men can go seek definitive treatment with a radiation oncologist and know that external radiation beam therapy, whether with proton beam therapy or IMRT, is an excellent treatment option when it is appropriate."

I am considering proton therapy radiation for my DICS cancer found in the left breast. Six months ago, I had a dissection B - TAVAR for a torn aorta. I am very concerned about the radiation penetrating to heart and lungs.

Has anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for their prostate cancer. I have read up on it but would like to know some personal experiences from anyone who has had this treatment.

My PSA had been increasing slowly since my nadir of .75 in 2017 reaching 1.19 in 2022. Both RO and Uro weren't terribly concerned. I wanted PSMA after 3rd consecutive increase but both recommended a wait and see approach, especially the RO who seems honor bound to wait for 2.0 over nadir. I skipped

Have had radiation or PROTON therapy QUESTION for anyone... have you worked with a Cardio-Oncologist or not with the above scenario? Thank you!!!!

Have had radiation or PROTON therapy QUESTION for anyone... have you worked with a Cardio-Oncologist or not with the above scenario? Thank you!!!!

After 3 weeks of pelvic radiation treatments (proton therapy), I have noticed a redness around the left side of my foreskin along with some minimal slight white creamy substance. I am uncircumcised. I only have four more weeks of treatments to complete.