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My layperson understanding is that there can be some permanent damage to the bowel and/or bladder....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854488/

Discussion: What are the common side effects after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

My urologist literally said he was “passing the baton” to my Radiation oncologist. Like, don’t bother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280999/

Discussion: How do you fire a doctor?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 1:39pm

Thank you for the replies. I'm taking notes. Before the radiation (I think it was 28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998188/

Discussion: What to do? In limbo after radiation + Lupron, now rising PSA

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Hello, Recurrence of cancer in the pelvis would be considered a local recurrence, even if it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866685/

Discussion: BCR finding in PSMA test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

My brother had five sessions of SBRT to treat his Gleason 4+3 PC 2 years ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288160/

Discussion: Upcoming SBRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 11:10am

Everyone is different. There is no set answer we can give you as to whether or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199473/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I was on Lupron for 7 years and Orgovyx for 1. Yes I have some brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197517/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

So, if your PSMA is 4,1 then anyone of the FDA approved imaging techniques should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613818/

Discussion: Detectable PSA 9 years post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

I recently completed Salvage treatment: 4 mos of ADT Orgovyx, together with 37 IMRT radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919034/

Discussion: Gynecomastia while taking hormone therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

With the Gleason score, the higher number (4+3) is your Gleason score. Your statistics about only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238220/

Discussion: Prostate cancer T3b: Anyone else had radiation and what was outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 11:16am

What happens after Zytiga. My impression is that everyone becomes resistant (rising PSA = Biochemical Recurrence)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764937/

Discussion: Zytiga for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

@tom57, I wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I hope the informative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043924/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

Hey 54, @jeffmarc has given you excellent info and perspective. Your age is also a consideration....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292442/

Discussion: Biopsy follow up meeting questions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

Hi, I am on 17 of 20 IMRT sessions. I have had daily discomfort in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149350/

Discussion: Prostate pain after my 2nd IMRT treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

I see a red flag as well. Is it possible for you to get a PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844685/

Discussion: Great results with Zytiga and Eligard want to put off radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Good point, ozelli. Allow me to provide some definitions to help readers who may be wondering....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959468/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Thank you so much for your detailed response. One thing I did do was do an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111294/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Pbmurph: Very curious why double hip replacement dq'd you from proton therapy. I have 2 replaced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946858/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I got this during and after 28 x IMRT. It never amounted to much. It's strange...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151150/

Discussion: Dry sore throat after starting hormone/EBRT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Pretty sure Gel is only used in a Cyberknife type of treatment since it uses very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046557/

Discussion: Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: Anyone have this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

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