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I had Brachytherapy 46 days ago. I was told the side effects would last no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819648/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Yes...I saw/heard that last night. I was immediately confused and questioned the use of the term...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451436/

Discussion: Mentioned Prostate Cancer on Monday Night Football

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2025

Your PSA hasn't risen much at all really but your biopsy results are rather dramatic given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935265/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

Colleen, I’m having my records reviewed at Mayo and have been told I will be connected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044884/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I asked about Space OAR with my RO for my upcoming treatments, after hearing about it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812852/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

@robertov, in my case (stage 2 G9), even though PSMA PET scan showed no spread, adjunct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420949/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

cstrutt62 commented " I believe that HDR is generally believed to do a better job than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419507/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

I’m seeking guidance on how best to proceed if PSA levels remain elevated following HDR brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263940/

Discussion: ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Your Pirads 4/5 (11mm) is the one thing holding you back From active surveillance. That means...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223365/

Discussion: Cancer en la zona transicional: Su importancia para AS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Is your seven Gleason a 4+3 or 3+4. It’s too bad they didn’t put you on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129594/

Discussion: PET/PSMA / Decipher test results back (0.69). Radiation/hormone now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

I had two sessions of HDR Brachytherapy at 70. There is no great choice, only a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049450/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

Thanks Colleen. I had brachytherapy in 2012. Full remision (nearly undetectable PSA). I have -2.7 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836375/

Discussion: Cases of osteoporosis correlated with Brachytherapy?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Mark Scholz of PCRI has a video up where he discusses radiation vrs surgery. search on:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503137/

Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 11:11am

I had a consultation with a Moffit RO in May 2025 and he indicated that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342659/

Discussion: Any experience w MRI-guided stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy SMART

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

Keep checking PSA and look for a trend. Did you have a PSMA PET scan prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304002/

Discussion: What are the chances that this is just a PSA bounce?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

I've had two sessions of HDR brachytherapy. My understanding is that it is usually done in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158557/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

At 65y/o (in 2021), I had the same decision to make. Though retired, both successful treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534305/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 10:51am

Yes. I had brachytherapy in 2017. Gleason 4+4 Left lateral base and 4+3 left lateral mid....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924893/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

The rad onco team isn't sure if they are prostate cancer, lung, or what. The one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751824/

Discussion: Low PSA Score with PCa Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

Stew, it sounds very proactive, which is good…Orgovyx might be a better choice for ADT. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247094/

Discussion: The treatment begins. I hope it makes sense.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2025

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