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Posted: Dec 9, 2022

@jesse65 Excellent write-up. I hear that time-on-the-table for an MR-Linac is 2x or 3x the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526754/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 11:54am

How common is it for people to get a SpaceOAR spacer before IMRT?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257643/

Discussion: Severe diarrhea during EBRT radiation? Advice, recommendations?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

@mal1 My SRT in March 2016 was 39 IMRT, 70.3 Gya to the prostate bed. Side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491835/

Discussion: High-risk recurrence at PSA 0.1 rather than wait for 0.2?

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Posted: Jan 27 12:29pm

@climateguy This may help explain things: So why would a radiation oncologist recommend IMRT (photons) over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437651/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Nov 13, 2025

No Decipher score as no cells taken during the biopsy. Urologist never mentioned it. I understand?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313101/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

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Posted: May 26, 2025

I had IMRT x 28 last summer (plus ongoing ADT) then my Radiologist told me I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220411/

Discussion: Beginning ADT and PSA tests

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Yes. My ADT lasted only 3 months and was completely stopped just before the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391261/

Discussion: Has anyone gone off hormone therapy (ADT) after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

Photon IMRT excellent option. I had IMRT radiation for BCR after prostatectomy (both at Johns Hopkins),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913436/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@fitzhealthacct2025 Speak to a radiation oncologist. Urologists are not trained to be radiation oncologists. SBRT radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523488/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 6:34pm

In the U.S., they usually administer SBRT as a short series of 5 high radiation doses,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334213/

Discussion: Deciding on treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

PHOTON: Gamma radiation External beam Radiotherapy: 5 visits [SBRT] Prostate size < 100cc on MRI or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503041/

Discussion: Pros & cons of brachytherapy, HIFU, Tulsa treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 8:53am

You're welcome. IMRT = intensity modulated radiation therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380226/

Discussion: foley catheter very uncomfortable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

I received Tomotherapy (which is a type of IGRT IMRT)

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824358/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

@rbtsch1951 Thanks for clarification . My husband had RP but will need possibly salvage or adjuvant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401299/

Discussion: What do you do when one lymph node on PSMA is inconclusive ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Going into my 5 week daily IMRT sessions, it took me only 2 days to figure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523208/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 11:24am

I had the same issue... Once immediately before my first IMRT session. The oncology dietitian recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408184/

Discussion: One week of IMRT for recurrent PCa - issue with empty rectum

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2025

At age 73, I had 37 IMRT radiation treatments (66.6 gy) to the prostate region and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480215/

Discussion: SBRT versus IMRT for BCR after prostatectomy

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Posted: Jan 12 7:27am

I had IMRT five years ago. My urologist and I are pleased that my PSA generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487318/

Discussion: Learned Something New Last Week

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:48am

ED and IMRT stats, abstract only https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17189954/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894198/

Discussion: Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

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