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Diagnosed in 2022 at age 71. My Gleason was 8 and also did a bone scan,...

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Discussion: Biden will be here soon: Former President metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

Welcome, @neilmartin. I'm tagging @chamblee54 to make sure he sees your question. Neil, you may also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229452/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

I see you had IMRT. I was wondering is there any big reason to choose IMRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518825/

Discussion: PSA change from < .04 to < 0.1: Problem or no big deal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 4:17pm

Here's what I understand so far, as a layperson: Proton-beam and SBRT (aka "cyberknife") are both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117667/

Discussion: Type of Radiation machines

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708451/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

@colleenyoung, I hope you can answer a question for me. As I research possible treatments for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238384/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2025

I am 65 years old. PSA pre-treatment ranged from 8.9 to 12. The SpaceOAR seems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876231/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

SBRT is actually reasonably new — not quite as new as proton-beam therapy, but still, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193579/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

What really put me off having immediate treatment when my psa hit 12 was a fear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975676/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@daveinflorida I only had 1 day of adverse side-effects during my 28 sessions of proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516563/

Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 12:24pm

My oncologist gave me the Prostate Cancer Foundation brochure to read after my biopsy came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011293/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

My Radiation Oncologist was Dr Yu. He treated my Grade 10 as we had agreed upon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326656/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

if you decide on the proton beam therapy make sure that your initial technician has loads...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997055/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

@northoftheborder I’m a little uncertain about what you are. saying “ PSMA-PET scans and proton-beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485986/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 6:44pm

My husband met with the surgeon this morning at Mayo Clinic. He reviewed his biopsy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010440/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I am a 69 years old Black American male. I completed proton beam therapy for prostrate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924838/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

RARP in 2014, 39 External Beam Treatments in 2015, so far 2 Proton Beam Treatments in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413386/

Discussion: GI issues After RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2025

I totally enjoyed your comments along with a few others. My husband will be starting his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016549/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Jim is scheduled for the pacer surgery on 3-14-24. Then on 3-15-24, he will have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012690/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Yes, I was quoting the full cost for an uninsured patient, not the out-of-pocket co-pay. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346732/

Discussion: Why so few Proton Therapy discussions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

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