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I have a Gleason 4/4 and have been around the horn and back reviewing my options....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557663/

Discussion: Diagnosed today w/ PCa. Seeking feedback w/ treatment I think I want

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Posted: 6 days ago

@bjroc When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (in April 2012), my first comments to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559364/

Discussion: Considering Tulsa Pro or Proton radiation (full gland)

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Posted: 4 days ago

But brachytherapy is not new, right? Been around for decades and pretty successful for a time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139841/

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

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Posted: Sep 11, 2024

desertfalcon1954: The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) has several good videos on this subject. Their website...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986002/

Discussion: Anyone had Permanent prostate brachytherapy? How was your experience?

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Posted: Dec 24, 2023

@tom57, I wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I hope the informative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043924/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

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Posted: Apr 1, 2024

@climateguy To get what you’re looking for in the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer you really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449003/

Discussion: ADT, maybe not? Anyone opted out of ADT?

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Posted: Nov 28, 2025

Yes, they directly insert a highly radioactive material briefly into the prostate then remove it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240294/

Discussion: Living alone, how long after getting RP can I be on my own?

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Posted: Feb 18, 2025

@brianjarvis I finished my 5 sessions of Proton Therapy on September 19th ‘25. Almost 2 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440004/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?

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Posted: Nov 16, 2025

Phil, your knowledge and explanation of sessions and side effects is quite good, and I appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159367/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

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Posted: Oct 19, 2024

@thmssllvn at this post by @climateguy you can read how HDR-B was considered better on several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523412/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

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Posted: Mar 9 3:45pm

@kila1988 The only radiation I know of that can be done in two sessions is brachytherapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460980/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Dec 14, 2025

@paul28 I had the same treatment as you, one year of ADT, 26 IMRT sessions, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452794/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

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Posted: Dec 4, 2025

Absolutely!! I also had the opportunity to help a friend who was on the cusp of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376453/

Discussion: The Importance Of Sharing Experiences

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Posted: Aug 22, 2025

Hi, I was diagnosed at age 55 and had high dose rate brachytherapy that year. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248683/

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

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Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Well Like many things, context is relevant... When I was diagnosed in 2014, imaging was "primitive"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354814/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

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Posted: Jul 23, 2025

I flew to South America eight weeks after having brachytherapy and five weeks of IMRT. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526100/

Discussion: Treatment & Travel: Please offer your opinion

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Posted: Mar 13 1:49pm

Have you had genetic testing? There might be a genetic reason why your cancer came back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231804/

Discussion: Brachytherapy AFTER failed radiation?

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Posted: Feb 7, 2025

I too live in ATL and had one 3 +4 and one 4 +3 = 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340272/

Discussion: Does anyone have any first hand experience with Nanoknife procedure?

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Posted: Jul 3, 2025

Hans, please remember that Association is NOT Causation. While T is a component of the prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196022/

Discussion: Cribriform cells: Does their presence change treatment approach?

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Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@wwsmith Actually, if there is local recurrence after initial radiation, choice of salvage treatment would depend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483388/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

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Posted: Jan 15 7:54pm