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As promised, here or the latest results of blood work one year after direct beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814983/

Discussion: Absolute Lymphocytes Following Radiation For Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I started direct beam radiation for prostate cancer on Feb 17, 2022 and completed the total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814601/

Discussion: Absolute Lymphocytes Following Radiation For Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

I was diagnosed with Gleason 8 PC in 2017. I was treated at a specialized clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914419/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I too was treated in 2017 for a Gleason 8 case of PC at a specialty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925076/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Thanks for your reply. My story starts back in 2003 when my PSA was 13.9 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159416/

Discussion: Anyone on Erleada + Lupron + Xgeva treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

@climateguy I am not actively posting on MC Connect but if get a tagged question directly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463722/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

@4rs I read your posts. Really disapointed with your insurance not covering Proton Radiation. I assume...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428766/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Hi @ucla2025 , Yes, the current plan is to stop the Orgovyx in April, then my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455479/

Discussion: Seeking your thoughts on PSA of .1 on Orgovyx and Nubeqa

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

With Gleason 3+4 virtually all the various treatment modalities are applicable including, Focal (Cryo, Laser, Ultrasound,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439017/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Thanks, Phil. I had 8 Gy per treatment x 5 = 40 Gy cumulative. If this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293400/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

@northoftheborder I was briefed on the SBRT moving around and directed radiation from different angles into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138680/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

Hi @dmd1atl, yes, Mayo Clinic offers both PSMA-PET scans and proton radiation. Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971455/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Gently, My history: I am 73 now. I had fusion guided biopsy at Mayo Rochester 11/2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964141/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@dgd1953 I am not sure what you post means. My information comes for direct experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402749/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

I had my MRIdian treatments in Philly at TJUH. My experience was great no complaints. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335206/

Discussion: MRI linac at U Virginia or Philadelphia and my Florida experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

I am very sorry to hear your story. It is unfortunately very common. My name is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807569/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

IMHO, one of the problems with prostate cancer (PCa) is having doctors whose knowledge and skills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707301/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I thought the photon beam was for smaller, direct application to cancer/tumor. For instance, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Hi. SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy) is a directed beam of protons similar to your therapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904637/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

@erbill I had 5 treatments with the Mridian MRI linac radiation machine but these days the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296268/

Discussion: SBRT or Cyberknife 5 fractions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

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