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@climateguy To get what you’re looking for in the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer you really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449003/

Discussion: ADT, maybe not? Anyone opted out of ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2025

I am puzzled by this response. The use of a spacer is to protect the rectum....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129818/

Discussion: PET/PSMA / Decipher test results back (0.69). Radiation/hormone now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

I received SpaceOar early last year, along with hormone therapy, 3 shots and 5 dose Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085895/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Softail2000: as a layman and as I understand ulcerative colitis, it involves the rectum so if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969508/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

merwether, Yes had SpaceOar gel injected. It was done with local anesthesia. When I would finish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934146/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

@ebooneac Not too muddy the waters as you seem to have narrowed it down to removal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483627/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 8:24am

I did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. It was CT guided as they inset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874403/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I had similar experience during Proton Beam treatment. It was a strange "pain" or discomfort and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871559/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

"For me the critical factor in deciding between surgery and radiation was the higher incidence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917975/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Thanks, but 40 minutes each way on the 101 door to door for 5 treatments was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826757/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

At the time of your January 2023 PSMA PET scan, your PSA was so low (0.18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071493/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Thanks for the update and additional information.. So how much time have the treatments lasted..?? I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806065/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I agree with @gently and @jeffmarc I had the mridian radiation machine but Elekta also has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235668/

Discussion: Typical Treatment Option Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

Hi there. Even though my RO used SBRT (TrueBeam STX) for a five fraction course, he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093771/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

@copyman For my localized, PSA of 7.976, Gleason 7(4+3), I had 28 sessions of proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522322/

Discussion: My Story So Far - 53yo / PSA 130

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 9:44am

I intended to have the SpaceOAR gel and was scheduled to have it done in early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317748/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

I recently had proton beam therapy for PC at Mayo. During the planning process, SpaceOAR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339055/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

It’s great that you used other test results to help in the decision. > With your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304089/

Discussion: What are the chances that this is just a PSA bounce?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

Mikewo: I had five treatments with the Mridian machine from Viewray in Orlando. I also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822807/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

For what its worth, I am taking 28 radiation sessions as well. I never take enemas,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290238/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

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