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Tomorrow I will have the first of two HDR brachytherapy at the Rochester Mayo. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876254/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I had HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy. The other type is LDR brachytherapy, which plants permanent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922116/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I had 2 sessions HDR Brachytherapy last June at Mayo/Rochester by Dr. Wilson. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963039/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Thank you all for the great info. One last question, my doc said incurable now since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061176/

Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 6:17am

I agree with the opinions stated by “ North of the border” and “gently”. As a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094250/

Discussion: Am I Under-Reacting to my Prostate Cancer Proposed Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 10:44pm

I had a rectal. Piece of cake. No pain. Walk in, walk out. If you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074404/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 11:43am

jarjlb2, how is it that you find the best doctors? Kurtzman would be THE LD brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031296/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 6:45pm

I was diagnosed with Gleason 8 PC in 2017. I was treated at a specialized clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914419/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Did you ever consider brachytherapy? Spoke with someone who had High dose (two treatments) and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922219/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I am wondering if anyone was treated with Brachytherapy (seeding). A number of my friends have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887279/

Discussion: Has anyone had SBRT after prostate cancer recurrence post IMRT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Thanks so much for all of the information. I’ve had a consultation with Dr. Chang and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047843/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 10:15am

@havhav, choosing between surgery and brachytherapy is tough. You're right that it comes does to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769550/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I had settled on HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo, but met with Dr. Igor Frank while exploring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020107/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 7:03pm

Your comments show me I have a lot to learn about my path forward. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060281/

Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1 10:55am

Hi Cayandray, Good question regarding the relationship between PSA and Gleason score. I’m tagging fellow members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166443/

Discussion: Dropping PSA score with Gleason score of 7

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2017

Welcome to Connect, @cameron1959. Choosing between treatment options is challenging. Bill (@6608), was brachytherapy a therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/165719/

Discussion: Why did you choose brachytherapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2017

My brother had 3+3. Did low dose brachytherapy and a short stint of radiation. What I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998137/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 7:46am

I'm sorry to hear your news. You must feel discouraged right now. Chemo is one possibility,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100531/

Discussion: PSA rising every month and is now 5.4 - Stage 4 Metasasized

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I only did 5 proton treatments but was told that the proton not only targets the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869570/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Hello @albin, Welcome to Connect. I moved your message to this existing discussion about prostate cancer;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110106/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2019

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