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web265 has all good advice. My diagnosis two years ago was very similar and I just...

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Discussion: First Lupron shot today, 28 days radiation in 2 months, 4+3=7; advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

After getting my gold fiducials last week, it was time for the SpaceOAR yesterday. It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861046/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2023

After researching, as a layman, the many radiation treatments, it came down to Proton or the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781021/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

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

Hi heard him say in a video that he did sent use spaceOar for rectum. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527743/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 5:25pm

Well before starting ADT, my medical oncologist advised me to begin a robust resistance-training exercise program...

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Discussion: Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

My PC was also contained to the prostate. I had fiducials implanted and I was expecting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247907/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2025

@paulg24 I had a 3+4 and was treated with the Mridian built in MRI radiation machine...

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Discussion: Is anyone with Gleason 4+3=7 trying active surveillance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

@georgemc George I would not really be all invested in needing proton radiation. There is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476044/

Discussion: Decisions to be made after biopsy confirmation of prostate cancer.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 5:19pm

I don't know what your list of questions are, so I don't know what to add....

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Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I am already done with the SRBT 5 dose Proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869374/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

If you can, get a second opinion from a radiation oncologist if you go down the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814818/

Discussion: 4 + 3 = 7: Should I involve a prostate cancer specialist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hello cdcfbw, Sorry to hear about your stone and infection. It’s good that you have that...

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Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

I'm considering proton radiation maybe sometime this fall, I'm 72 and was diagnosed a year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328233/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

Steinberg told me that with the MRIdian SBRT they are not actually seeing any difference in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944387/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Mathew61: I had a 10.2 psa and grade group 2 and 3+4. Get backup opinions where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855774/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

I had the space OAR inserted and ended up with an infection either because the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832240/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I had similar numbers: 65y, 4+3, PSA 7.976, localized. I had 28 sessions of proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426554/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Two years ago, I had 39 sessions of photon (VMAT) radiation for a total of 78...

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Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

@cecelia19 Questions to ask regarding prostate cancer external radiation treatments You will want to weigh the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522549/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 2:01pm