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For me there were no “gray areas” when making that 3+4 decision. I’m not one who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324784/

Discussion: The Gray Area of Favorable Intermediate Risk 3+4=7

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 8:24am

Dave I can't answer your question - looking for either proton or photon experiences from others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110842/

Discussion: Long-term radiation side effects post surgery: Any experiences or data

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Hi, your question seems simple, but the answer is complicated. First it’s easy to react to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003055/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

@heavyphil As you can see I put your I.D. is the reply post. I am replying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205740/

Discussion: Decipher Results and Outcomes: Anyone had similar?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 6:51am

I agree 100% with the opinion of retiredITguy. You made a great decision by getting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111282/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

I think your points are valid, it seems logical that doctors deep dive into all these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273976/

Discussion: Protocol over person -The Quiet Tyranny of Standardized Care

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 9:39am

Many of us have told their stories here, rshap1031. Seriously, search and you will find. Oftentimes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803045/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

@kujhawk1978 Thank you for your input and your knowledge on the subject, you are helping me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821479/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Good luck with the chemo. I just had 3 out of the 6 cycles. Taking Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366819/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with Advanced PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 7:53am

My husband 58yr is post RALP this July. Gleason 4+3=7 with adenocarcinoma spread to unclear margins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379697/

Discussion: Post RALP PSA - how concerned should I be?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 10:40am

Protons and photons both work to help kill cancer cells; the end result is the same....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366131/

Discussion: Trying to decide treatment options and quality of life after

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 6:27am

Thanks so much for your reply and info. Hadn't heard of the Dr Longo Prolon but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368459/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with Advanced PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 2:26pm

Two years ago, I had 39 sessions of photon (VMAT) radiation for a total of 78...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387104/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@robertov I had 30 round of protons radiation treatments. You are correct (from feedback from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383136/

Discussion: How long after Proton Therapy can I expect to be able to travel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Thanks dgd1953 for your information. Your experience is the closest to mine so far. I never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387140/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@hibernianstpat It is important when you have questions to contact your medical providers. Rather than worry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380994/

Discussion: Decipher Score Sample

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 6:23am

Are they now recommending radiation and hormone therapy? My husband is in a similar situation. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381940/

Discussion: Prostate Surgery With Bilateral Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29 11:08am

Water is a very effective radiation shield. Protons and photons lose energy when passing through water....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383442/

Discussion: Recent Proton Experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@lcbc I am not familiar with AI pathology. When I got my diagnosis for prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370250/

Discussion: Alterra AI s Decipher testing

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 6:09am

I'm a receiver and proponent of the sling, but mine is a urethral sling, not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362598/

Discussion: Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 6:50am

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