Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

PSMA pet scan utilizes a dye with a radioactive tracer that is used to attempt to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013838/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 2:21pm

Yeah, you were evidently much worse than I. My lesion was only 7 mm and only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105584/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 4:50pm

@wrig1jam, allow me to bring into this discussion a few members who have had proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317745/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

Yes the proton goes sides on each side. You actually get a tan mark on each...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947263/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I just finished the 5 session proton radiation at Mayo Phoenix two months ago, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879325/

Discussion: bleeding after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

74 and did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. You should have booked sooner as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030773/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 9:04pm

I am seven months post SBRT proton beam, Mayo Rochester, Gleason 3+4, intermediate unfavourable. Highest PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903661/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Wow Jrhamp, thanks for this details of how Proton Beam was performed 10 years ago. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785814/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

Welcome to Connect, @speed7484. Further to the study that John provided, here's some info about Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107865/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2016

I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer recently but I also have ulcerative colitis. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969495/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

It was not long at Mayo Phoenix. I could look up my notes, but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941509/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I just had transperineal prostate biopsy with ultrasound in Fargo ND. couldn't go through rectum with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969903/

Discussion: Transperineal biopsy options & location recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

@mspotter1956 MCC is Mayo Community Connect. That is the forum you are on now. UFHPTI is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158287/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 6:36am

You really need to get second opinion regardless of diagnosis. Are you going to a major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957225/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I’m 71 and had a rising psa for several years - when it got to 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864023/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

Hello Paulcalif, Yes, UF Proton in Jacksonville, FL uses the SpaceOAR (hydrogel). The process itself was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008418/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 12:33pm

I've looked into pretty much everything. Radiation (including proton) and surgery are covered by Medicare. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024590/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 8:00pm

Rossi at CA Proton won't have anything to do with the five. But I've also heard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012129/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:21pm

@colleenyoung Colleen: Many thanks for your inquiry. At the time I initiated the thread I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072031/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21 7:17am

Dave, your information sounds very encouraging to me. I will have to look up the SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081975/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 1:55pm