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CyberKnife to my understanding refers to Proton Beam SBRT, (Stereo Tactic Body Radiation Therapy). I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808729/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I'll try....but...everyone is different and it's a very personal decision... diagnosed at gleason 3+4, DRE and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769605/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

Gently, My history: I am 73 now. I had fusion guided biopsy at Mayo Rochester 11/2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964141/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I posted this a few days ago in another thread. I'll try….but…everyone is different and it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770596/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

robo45vt: I finished my 5 hypo fractional treatments in February of last year. It was with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027821/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 7:20am

I had a 10.2 psa with no metastasis and my brother had 6.5 but his had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043146/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 10:23am

My PCP was concerned because my psa was fluctuating and he ordered a biopsy. My psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876292/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hi Laojia, If you are getting SBRT/Cyberknife alone, it will be at substantially higher amounts. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096755/

Discussion: When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 9:50am

I am not a doctor so I can't give you a definitive answer. My own experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797715/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

medq13: I had a very specific type of photon machine that allowed the use of very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967383/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

kjacko: I had 3+4 as well last December with a 10.2 psa. I am 70. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922813/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Vp3: I was pleased with my MRIdian treatment for a number of reasons. My focus was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843537/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Rpeecher: I had 3+4 = 7 Gleason as well. I did not want to take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873016/

Discussion: Biopsy results, seeing urologist on (6/9/23)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Greetings! My name is Dennis and I am 69 years old. I have been lurking here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815454/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

rockin2047: sorry about the mixup. My fault. I spoke with radiation Oncologists at Weill Cornell/New York...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874657/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Lots to consider. mathew61 I didn't see where you mentioned your age. QOL: Quality of Life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857390/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Well, I'm late coming to this conversation, but FWIW: I had a fusion guided biopsy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655549/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

genovadm04: I had 5 fractional treatments ending in February but my cancer was confined to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970563/

Discussion: Yes or No to Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

IMHO, one of the problems with prostate cancer (PCa) is having doctors whose knowledge and skills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707301/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I am your Huckleberry except for your PSA bouncing around. My PSA has been between 2.3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888391/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

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