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@dgd1953 Agree, my post was to try and help those considering each type and what the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403878/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

The Photon vs. Proton question is one of the least well documented at this moment and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017906/

Discussion: MRI-Guided SBRT vs Proton Therapy (5-fraction)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

(During April-May 2021, I had 28 sessions of proton radiation + SpaceOAR Vue + 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436624/

Discussion: Prostatectomy vs Photon radiation vs Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

@johnw22 Your post about a simulation being done and what it is called is correct. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264617/

Discussion: Time between simulation and starting radiation treatment for prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

mikewo, Thanks for your information. I did 30 treatments over 6 weeks, 5 days a week....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939724/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Kayefo, I’m sorry for your distress. I’m not a doctor but I’m going to read between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807627/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Lots of questions to help with options: When you say, “MRI that was clear” what does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440356/

Discussion: Recent Diagnosis; Looking into Treatment Options and Experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

I am very sorry to hear your story. It is unfortunately very common. My name is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807569/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Hi @rxgolfer , I am a layman, 68 with Gleason 8 PCa. I am going the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170595/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

My doc said a nadir of between 1 and 2 is considered a success. However, this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939481/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hi @ucla2025 , Yes, the current plan is to stop the Orgovyx in April, then my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455479/

Discussion: Seeking your thoughts on PSA of .1 on Orgovyx and Nubeqa

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

I was recently diagnosed September 2025 . Drs and research studies all said the same thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488814/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 11:40am

IMHO, one of the problems with prostate cancer (PCa) is having doctors whose knowledge and skills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707301/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

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

Well, I'm late coming to this conversation, but FWIW: I had a fusion guided biopsy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655549/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

I had my 1st PSA test 25 years ago, was diagnosed with PCa 13 years ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283769/

Discussion: Treatment Dogma - Aggressive is not the same as intelligent

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2025

@manojsmishra There is a difference between photon and proton. You are right the new photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137795/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

@desertrat Similiar Gleason score mine was 3+4=7. My PSA was 3.75 but rising every 3 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017758/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi @paulchen , I'm sorry to hear you're in our group. Given what I'm reading here,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751760/

Discussion: Active Surveillance vs Treatment Now

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

Hi, your question seems simple, but the answer is complicated. First it’s easy to react to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003055/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

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