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Consider low dose radiotherapy [LDR/ interstitial radiotherapy/ aka 'seeds') It is a misnomer using the word...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469906/

Discussion: New to Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

I was diagnosed at 62 with a 3+4 Gleason score. After surgery, they said it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339647/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

67 year old male with 7.1 PSA and Gleeson 7 (4+3) no way I was choosing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329077/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

Specifically, in 2022 the research urologist I consulted said that he had inherited a practice with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225887/

Discussion: Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

Let's make sure we are talking about the same procedure .... I am having HDR BRACHYTHERAPY....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151537/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Ava11, CA Proton is on a different information storage system, so it takes longer for them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036719/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I was "signed up" for HDR brachtherapy and on the table, all prepped and anesthetized. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229206/

Discussion: Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

@mikerbn I faced the decision in January 2014. There were really two options then, surgery or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512226/

Discussion: I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 3:58pm

I am 70 years old just had MRI Fusion perineal biopsy, 23 cores total 6 were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013307/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

thomas, I understand how you could be feeling. I was treated with radiation in 2004-5. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773052/

Discussion: Biopsy results: I'm very scared and afraid

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Many responses can be quoted as limited or no side effects of NUBEQA...I am on quarterly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469090/

Discussion: How long have you been on Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some insights or hear from others with similar experiences. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356318/

Discussion: Cribriform cells: Does their presence change treatment approach?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

If those spots are around the capsule, it is still a fairly discreet area that can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203469/

Discussion: What does Capsular Invasion mean? What are the next treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

Good morning, I had 12 biopsy samples taken. 8 were positive. PSA of 16.Gleason 7 (4+3)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325206/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: What treatments did you choose? Results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

@mario326 here is what chatgpt answered when I asked it your question: Yes, side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190702/

Discussion: Can radiationi side effects come in "waves"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

You appear to have been diagnosed as "high risk". My case is somewhat similar. The way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470087/

Discussion: New to Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

I've been on Orgovyx for about 4 1/2 months. I was very reluctant when my RO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551079/

Discussion: Prostate cancer metastacized to the Iliac lymph node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 9:52am

Sorry--I don't want private messages; that setting is intentional. My husband was first diagnosed and treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360222/

Discussion: Where to take Leuprolide infusion? Arm or stomach?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

@heavyphil Cookie cutter? My docs looked at my biopsy report that confirmed seminal vesicle invasion and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474335/

Discussion: Alternate ADT drug shaking things up: Estrogen?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 12:30pm

@heavyphil I had asked one radiation oncologist for SBRT. She refused. She said that at my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462663/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

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