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My doctor at Mayo Phoenix did a wonderful job with the markers and SpaceOar. Other than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832619/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had completely clear MRI with no lesions or suspicious areas uncovered. My urologist did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498635/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 10:26am

@dean007 and @85lowrider I had a PSA of 11. After much research, a Gleason of 3+4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344125/

Discussion: Need some support for RARP Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 9 February 2012, with localized, low-grade disease. I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030844/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Gleason 6 diagnosis 9/2022. Mayo Clinic Rochester 5 Proton Beam treatments finished 1/19/2023. PSA has dropped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875869/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I’m not the OP, but I did have SpaceOAR inserted before my 39 VMAT sessions almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273902/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

With your 4+3, you have many options. > what % are “4” and what % are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359572/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3), ECE, PSA 3 – Considering IMRT + ADT vs. Surgery –

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

jtmarti1: I had 10.2 psa and 3+4 Gleason with low risk Decipher and Prolaris score. 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052873/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer (47 yrs old) - Guidance Request

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

I was 3+4=7. Could have chosen any treatment. In choice selections, I was down to 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301256/

Discussion: What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2025

I had Gleason 3+4 as well with a PSA of 10.2. I had no ADT treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116644/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021, (plus Casodex and Eligard, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009201/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

@bens1, thanks much for your reply to my first Mayo Connect posting! I will investigate Decipher....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963521/

Discussion: Pathology 2nd opinion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Finished my MRIdian treatment in Orlando Cancer Center in February. 5 Treatments with spaceoar. NY Presbyterian/Cornell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870879/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

sailorman2003: I had 10.2 psa last November. MRI done. Biopsy and Decipher test done to show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849005/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

During April-May 2021 (at 65y), I had 28 sessions of proton radiation + SpaceOAR Vue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420945/

Discussion: Fiducial markers- are they necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

What you can do to offset these issues is to make sure your doctor uses a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248772/

Discussion: SBRT Late Stage Radiation Toxicity-Anyone Experienced These?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

You can request they put in a hydrogel spacer to protect your rectum. They put it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156330/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Hi Husker, Three years ago I was diagnosed with prostrate cancer with a GL of 4+4....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635663/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

@bobv48 I am reading a lot of diferent experiences and what was told to them. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115453/

Discussion: How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Hello there cdcfbw. I will be having the markers and spaceoar inserted the first week of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636783/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2021