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In my case (60 gy of photon SBRT to the prostate split over 20 fractions), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360590/

Discussion: How long does radiation stay active in your body ,killing cancer cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 9:34am

I found Flomax helped me urinate during and after photon radiation. Once I finished radiation I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353228/

Discussion: Flomax side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 11:05am

@edinmaryland It has to be a personal decision. I would say also after exploring all pros...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346263/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 6:37am

Same here, Ed. I did not have metastasis per se, but RO said that cells ‘could’...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338695/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 3:50pm

I was looking for a thread to post this short presentation evaluating "new" options from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178121/

Discussion: I need advice to help make a decision.......

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Verdad que nunca estará cierto que el cancer haya "desaparecido", y que siempre ese conocimiento será...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169018/

Discussion: Yo Necesita apoyo de personas con metástasis de cáncer de próstata

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

@jcf58 there are a number of different photon Radiation machine choices. I chose to have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109122/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro Experience, Mayo Clinic MN – July 2024

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

@jseabass Your welcome. That is why MCC is here to share our experience. Regarding the Decipher....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242508/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 4:57pm

It is fair to say there is competing research in all areas of PC and filtering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139895/

Discussion: Confusing Messaging about Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

If you are in Canada -- PROTRON IS NOT AVAILABLE .

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097972/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

In my case the standard treatment is Intensity modulated photon radiotherapy (IMRT) 70 Gy over 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071713/

Discussion: Anyone participating in the Dapper Clinical Trial?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

69 10.2 Gleason 3+4 10/5/2022 10.29 Treatment 2/15/23 3/31/2023 4.61 5/25/2023 2.99 9/12/2023 1.4 1/9/2024 1.4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046659/

Discussion: PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

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

I will have to check it out or maybe it was my wishful thinking, or I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939931/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hi there, I hope I can be of some assistance. First, regarding the band that fits...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903294/

Discussion: Erecaid penis pump: Anyone used this with prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Ok, this is getting clearer to me. So when the MRIdian system delivers the photon beams...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889106/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I am 4+3...PSA 5.26, Biop/6 sites, on hit, 30%, grade group 3, 77 yrs old, excellent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823394/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I found out my cancer had metastasized in October of 2018. I have been off the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821840/

Discussion: Metastic prostate Cancer Survivors - longevity and quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I had my second treatment with the MRIdian this morning. They adjusted the mapping a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805985/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

PSA-5.7 Age-68 Gleason score after trans-perineal biopsy 4+3=7 Hypofractionated photon beam radiotherapy over 3 weeks Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764316/

Discussion: What was your initial PSA number when diagnosed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

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