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Thank you everyone for your responses. I have chosen to go forward with proton radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272880/

Discussion: Help-what treatment plan has anyone selected for Perineural invasion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 6:55pm

I can second @kansascityhusker experience re fiducial marker/spaceoar procedure. Had mine done at Mayo PHX on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643437/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

I had SpaceOAR and five sessions of SBRT radiation. No rectal issues at all. No blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217990/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 8:38am

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 6:37pm

This may not apply to anyone who has commented but maybe for someone who reads It....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946437/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi, thanks for your comments. My husband will be starting 40 sessions of Radiation Treatments, Rapid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788932/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

I scored a 42 on the Ocnootype DX genetic test with a 2.9 PSA. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823070/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I completed 28 sessions of photon EBRT with True Beam CAT-scan guided technology at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245880/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 10:25am

@jeepio I had the mridian linac with 2mm margins and a built in MRI. I looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314562/

Discussion: What would be best course of treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 5:29am

Word of caution: my experience was similar to yours up to this point. I started to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832237/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I would have preferred general anesthesia. So I'm lying there on my back, legs up in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320011/

Discussion: Recovery after marker bead insertion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 9:12am

@web265 I also asked my oncologist and care team about SpaceOAR. They said that I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292939/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 4:17pm

I'm not on blood thinners but do have a bleeding disorder where I bleed REALLY easily....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210475/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 9:12am

@tjpa444: If it were me, I would go for a narrow margin (2 mm vs 3-5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056789/

Discussion: Active Surveillance vs Radiation for Unfavorable Intermediate R. Grp.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Went in for the gold markers and Spaceoar October 4. Urinalysis showed blood. Had a CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642813/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

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

Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057597/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Many people get SpaceOAR Before having Prostate cancer radiation to prevent damage to the bowel. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256970/

Discussion: Severe diarrhea during EBRT radiation? Advice, recommendations?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:02am

My radiation oncologist does the placement himself, which is a little less common. He said it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114956/

Discussion: How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 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

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