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I just turned 74 and like you have an enlarged prostate 120 grams. I have been...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

Doug, my PSA was 10.2 with a Gleason of 3+4. I looked at a number of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853650/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

Excellent that it’s worked out extremely well for you. After being on active surveillance for 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032267/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:45am

Mine is 120 with a PSA of 2.9. Had a 30 core transperineal MRI fusion biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846026/

Discussion: Prostate cancer in large prostates

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

jimcinak. I agree that this is interesting, so I'll describe what I know. At UCLA last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813130/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

shep247: my treatment experience was based on my research (including this web site) and my discussions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054058/

Discussion: Trying to get perspectives on what comes next

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 6:37am

With my localized 7(4+3) w/PSA of 7.976, I chose 28 sessions of proton radiation + 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087712/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 8:31am

I chose proton beam therapy in 2018. At the time, it was explained to me the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872162/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

bens1 What were the MRIdian treatment centers(TCs) you consulted with if you don't mind me asking?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874536/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I agree with what jc76 said. I too had the Decipher test done and it makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960347/

Discussion: Pathology 2nd opinion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

@wsx 3+3=6 is a low Gleason score. They don't list the number below this. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986845/

Discussion: IBD prevention before radiation: Is placing a shield effective?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

vinny59: if you use radiation, try to pick a narrow margin machine with built in MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067583/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 7:24am

scj428: I had 3+4 Gleason. 10.2 PSA and was 69 when treated in January/February. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977966/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

Kkp10: Generally, nccn.org, created by dr’s for dr’s and patients provides a full complement of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826830/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

rick137: as indicated by robertmizek , doctors are dedicated but not infallible and they have built...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066986/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:40am

According to the Viewray MRIdian website Mayo does not offer it at any of their sites....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889722/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

KKP10, Just finished 5 dose regimen at Mayo Rochester. Last treatment was 1/19. Mayo Clinic Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801788/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I also had a Pi-Rads 4 lesion of 7 mm with a PSA of 2.9 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855580/

Discussion: New to group, usually don’t join groups that would have me as a member

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

Jdh697: my results were similar to yours, except my PSA went to 10.2 and I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866402/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

robo45t: you will find many on this site who were happy with their decision whether it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982425/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

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