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I had the permanent brachytherapy {BT} in late 2007. I have been extremely pleased with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001219/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

"meet with the surgeon" makes me a little leery depending on the surgeon's knowledge of options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655206/

Discussion: MRI With Contrast

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Age 70, so I've had a PSA test, generally once a year for many years. PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899712/

Discussion: How many had a previous PSA before / How many didn’t?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879662/

Discussion: Do I Continue Active Surveillance or Consider Intervention?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I (G7, 4+3 (some risk factors), Decipher Intermediate, PET negative) was scheduled for a nearly identical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152240/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I should think that it will depend on the drug regimen you will be on and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814841/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed - Thoughts about drinking alcohol?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Gleason 9 is serious business. I know that from experience. I’m told that the typical standard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090305/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

67 yo male, Gleason mostly 3+3, some 3+4. PSA under 10. Subsequent MRI showed no cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821137/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Brachytherapy seeds do emit some radiation but: 1,) the radiation only is effective for a short...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114186/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

@chamblee54 My Gleason scores were similar to yours. I also saw multiple ROs and Urologists. Eventually,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025992/

Discussion: Brachytherapy , but they came across a Stricture and cancelled

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I'm 64 now, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 (with 4+3) 7 gleason score....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134661/

Discussion: Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I was diagnosed a year ago. It started with a rise in PSA from the 2s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108515/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

@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

Hi workmanbiff, I just completed the same regimen at Sloan, although for salvage radiation ((surgery 2019)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303751/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 7:07am

I agree 100% with the opinion of retiredITguy. You made a great decision by getting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111282/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Hey bonanza, I just finished radiation therapy at Sloan in Commack and met a few men...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240505/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 8:33am

Agree with Surfer on all points. Age is a very important factor in prostate cancer treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372471/

Discussion: New Oncologist recommendation vs. prostectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 8:39am

Hi Phil, My husband was first diagnosed in 2005 after a local biopsy, and testing seemed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383604/

Discussion: Did you start radiation immediately or wait until PSA was 0.2 ng/ml

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 3:04pm

The level of cancer you have can often make the decision. I went with HDR brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916660/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I am 65 and ride a road and mountain bike several times a week. My gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882587/

Discussion: Biopsy results, seeing urologist on (6/9/23)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

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