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Congratulations on your anniversary! I was diagnosed in 2012 at 56y with low-grade, localized prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076176/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I am at the after radiation treatment (proton beam 30 treatments) phase and had my first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935148/

Discussion: How accurate are the PSA Tests?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

The oncology nurse just called me back about taking my monthly shot a few days early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363466/

Discussion: Can prostate cancer ever go into remission?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2025

Not according to my readings. Most oncologists will say Gleason 6 will not metastasize. Yes, cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336827/

Discussion: Conflicting options - should I get a third?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2025

@johnsquires Not familiar with GlowClub. You are scheduled for proton beam therapy in June. Can I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279062/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

Lots to consider. mathew61 I didn't see where you mentioned your age. QOL: Quality of Life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857390/

Discussion: New to group, usually don’t join groups that would have me as a member

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

This paper titled - “In Prostate Cancer, ADT After RT Better Than Before RT” - that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360683/

Discussion: How long does radiation stay active in your body ,killing cancer cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

When I was 71 my psa was 2.2. At 72 it was 2.8 and at 73...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756520/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Hi Dave, I'm also from Oregon, Salem area, and my 8 core biopsy did show a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255719/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

As others have said - welcome! But sorry you had to join our club. You probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452190/

Discussion: New to the prostate cancer club

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2025

Hi havhav, it looks like you've decided on surgery as your treatment. If you are like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760931/

Discussion: How to find a good surgeon for radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

I am currently being treated with Lupron after receiving 20 doses of proton beam radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104073/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2019

@johnpca, I was able to get some information for you. Mayo Clinic does not currently use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044713/

Discussion: What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

@robertov I think there are some subtle issues here. First, a well done gel spacer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466100/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

What you’ll find is that urologists will usually (but not always) recommend surgery, and radiation oncologists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483043/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 11:53am

There are no drugs specific to proton beam radiation that you’ll need. If your diagnosis requires...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297936/

Discussion: Expensive meds needed after proton beam therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

The only thing that makes sense to me is that protons expend all of their energy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283112/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

KKP10, Just finished 5 dose regimen at Mayo Rochester. Last treatment was 1/19. Mayo Clinic Rochester...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801788/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Dear jbuuck, you raise a good question. I had cancer with a 4+4 Gleason score. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716990/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

bjroc, I think as Colleen said the answer is not simple or definitive. My background: At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909870/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

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