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I am not sure what type of radiation you’re going to have. I had IMRT salvage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375390/

Discussion: just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Terribly sorry if I offended you and can assure you that was not my intention. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921296/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Hi Mario, did I ring the bell? You bet, got lots of hugs from the radiology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184078/

Discussion: How long between IMRT and brachytherapy boost?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

To answer your question from my perspective...Yes, SBRT is a good choice. I was 67 Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525999/

Discussion: I’m 69yo with a 3+4=7 GS; is SBRT a good choice for treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:22am

@jeffmarc No I am not seeing Rahul A Parikh, MD, PhD, but I do see him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535379/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 7:51pm

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation (during April-May 2021), SpaceOAR Vue, and 6 months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525983/

Discussion: Preparing for ADT + radiation: What are the do's and don'ts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:14am

Thanks both bettwils16 and firespooks. My father feels something is blocking the tip of his penis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934521/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

My PSA did not drop after surgery. Had three positive lymph nodes pelvic region. They were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834289/

Discussion: Stage 4 metastasis prostate cancer: Anyone had Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Completing the full HBOT regimen should eventually help. I’ve heard that, if having pain and burning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453141/

Discussion: Radiation Cystitis: How long does it take for the burning to go away?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

FWIW...I am a CHF patient as well. I was put on Orgovyx/Nubeqa with concurrence from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422941/

Discussion: Lupron v. orgovyx...which is preferable for the heart?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

Hi Jeff, Got a 2nd opinion from a CofE. They suggested Proton Beam, 5 fractions (SBRT)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313617/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

.The sling is an option If you’ve had radiation the sling may not work.. Bulkamid is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270489/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

The radiation oncologist is really only there to support you with radiation treatment. You should have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180524/

Discussion: Dr Mark Scholz/PCRI

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

After a radical prostatectomy (2014) followed by a cystoscopy a few years ago that ruptured my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157203/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

...Thanks, I could not 'drill down' at the hyperlink provided to the read the details pointing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523910/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:57am

Sorry for the length bettwils16 regarding spaceoar. I called them and they spoke with me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789337/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Hi. I am 67 and had surgery in August for Gleason 8 which turned out to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468184/

Discussion: Undecided Gleason Score 4+3=7 and PSA almost forty.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

First I agree with bjroc about not rushing to Pca treatment because of the BPH. So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004198/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Hi, also 75 yrs old. RP 2014. BRC 2023, PSA .24 x 2, 2 months apart....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047567/

Discussion: Prostate cancer recurrence: RT advised concerned about quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Sept. 29 through Oct. 10 I had a bad UTI. My MD ordered a PSA, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419333/

Discussion: PSA levels increase. When to be concerned?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

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