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Monotherapy brachytherapy. If I would been classified at a higher risk they would of added hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150811/

Discussion: New two day radiation treatment trial

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

There's another newer spacer option out there called Bioprotect. I had it implanted as part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247555/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 3:59pm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/prostate-brachytherapy/about/pac-20384949#dialogId60141876 No experience, but I'll be watching for the comments

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985759/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I had IMRT x 28 last summer (plus ongoing ADT) then my Radiologist told me I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220411/

Discussion: Beginning ADT and PSA tests

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 9:07am

Husband will be having brachytherapy next week, to be followed by about 25 sessions of external...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011412/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I’m 68 too. I thought our 60’s were supposed to be the new 50’s. Who knew!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076995/

Discussion: Radiation treatments: Why choose external beam over brachytherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

Yes, my friend’s RO at Sloan said that if his Cyberknife treatment failed, they could then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252230/

Discussion: Choice between radiation or surgery: thoughts on what I should do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 6:17am

Yup I did. HDR brachytherapy first and then 26 doses of EBRT. Will be finished with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275834/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 4:21pm

I has Brachytherapy followed by 23 radiation sessions with no side effects at all. Hopefully he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011899/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

Here's a link from the recent ASTRO meeting regarding the addition of EBRT to brachytherapy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adding-ebrt-brachytherapy-did-not-improve-higher-risk-2024a1000hzs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184990/

Discussion: ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

I am now 74. Age of diagnosis: 65. Treatment at age 66. I had brachytherapy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256733/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 7:25am

Good question @kcinthetropics. It may be a question that can only be answered by your radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213841/

Discussion: Brachytherapy planning and execution

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2018

Tomorrow I will have the first of two HDR brachytherapy at the Rochester Mayo. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876254/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

My stats are similar to yours, @ngus44, except my Decipher is .29. I’m curious why you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124035/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy treatment recovery process?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Robert, was there a study published in conjunction with the "Brachytherapy only treatment"? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128267/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Hi Steve. Welcome to the forum and the club no one wants to join. I’m a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120849/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I watched the video you posted and if TULSA Pro is out of the question my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067733/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

"There just does not seem to be very many radiation oncologists that mention or recommend Brachytherapy..."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046926/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I had 2 sessions HDR Brachytherapy last June at Mayo/Rochester by Dr. Wilson. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963039/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Does anyone have experience with LDR Brachytherapy for Gleason Score 6 Low Risk Cancer -- Without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100519/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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