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I, too purchased the book from Amazon. It provides a lot of information in a detailed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120534/

Discussion: Stage 3a, Group 9, just discovered. Dr. gave options but have question

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Posted: Aug 9, 2024

@northoftheborder (how is Canada these days) Never heard of the photo (SBRT) causing the inability to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138531/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

@1hockeyjeff, intraductal carcinoma of the prostate is a rare variant of prostate cancer. Knowing that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782813/

Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

So as not to give people the wrong impression, salvage surgery is done after a failure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973541/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I'd ask about the viability of Proton Beam therapy when cancer cells are not located definitively....

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Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Due to the number of treatments, I would say conventional. It is my understanding that proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681102/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

I had proton beam at Loma Linda 15 years ago. Until March 2024 I too was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061011/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

Ava11, CA Proton is on a different information storage system, so it takes longer for them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036719/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

@dbee Good morning. Will try to answer your questions. I am not known for brevity but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214257/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 6:43am

76 now, was 72 when I received SBRT Proton treatment. Was 11+ PSA with a 4+3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071579/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

I finished Mayo proton radiation therapy 3 weeks ago. I have been on a busy driving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329136/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 11:41am

IPSA of 4.6 with Gleason of 7 (3+4 at age 77. 5 proton radiation treatments at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017641/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Very helpful. Many thanks, @c76. On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 06:10:32 PM EST, Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184486/

Discussion: Decipher Test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

With 40 treatments, am I right in guessing that you were treated with IMRT rather than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097144/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Mayo Rochester does do the PSMA pet scan in addition to Choline 11 pet scan. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971013/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Paul: every situation is different regarding radiation and where the cancer is, size of your prostate,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096670/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Merwether, I would hate to guide you wrong as not a doctor or knowledgeable about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922349/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

Not good news. But, as you mentioned, at least you know and the issue has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174032/

Discussion: Biopsy confirms prostate cancer in 12 out of 12 cores

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Great information and right on for Mayo Jacksonville. I did this very thing with proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248429/

Discussion: Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 6:45am

Hi @fairway5, welcome to Connect. You're so right that choosing between robotic surgery and proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110114/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

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