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I had PSA persistence (0.93 6 weeks post op) after surgery probably because I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042775/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Here's what I understand so far, as a layperson: Proton-beam and SBRT (aka "cyberknife") are both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117667/

Discussion: Type of Radiation machines

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Most common accepted definition of BCR is two consecutive readings, 90 days apart. With standard PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255856/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2020

Phil, Thank you for sharing your experiences with salvage radiation. I am so glad that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223366/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 6:46pm

Well, as others have said, those who have not experienced side effects from SRT, may not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088338/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

First of all, welcome to the forum and best wishes for success on wherever your journey...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088693/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

I saw where you cancelled the trip... So, my experience is a little late in your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201621/

Discussion: Advice on a trip after having Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 9:23am

Towards the end of IMRT x 28 I began to have issues. The care team always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156983/

Discussion: Radiation causing constant urge to urinate and burning

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

I had recurrence 18 months after surgery so not the same but...time to gather some clinical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621869/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2021

Stage 3 metastatic prostate cancer patient here weighing in. Speaking for the rest of our group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097865/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Greetings! My name is Dennis and I am 69 years old. I have been lurking here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815454/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

For me, the decision process was not difficult, but it was time-consuming. First, some background —>...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276198/

Discussion: A guided tour to the real conundrum of treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 8:21am

Respectfully, you seem to have a bias against RP with a bias towards RT based on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122441/

Discussion: Stage 3a, Group 9, just discovered. Dr. gave options but have question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

It's a chart I created to provide a quick visual image of my clinical history, useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021721/

Discussion: BCR Analyzation; < Age 60

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

Well, I'll give you my thoughts as a fellow traveler on this journey. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783960/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

I was 48 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I was Gleason grade 7 (3+4)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876839/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Thanks for the quick reply. Regarding the placement of the carbon markers, I had read that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859967/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I understand your frustration. You expected a cure with Cyberknife and didn’t get one. I expected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115450/

Discussion: Prostate cancer radiation failed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

First of all, best wishes for success on your journey. Whatever treatment direction you choose now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058300/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

ok, one part of your treatment decision is decided based on clinical data, IMRT to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037253/

Discussion: IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

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