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Thanks so much. My Mayo rad onc doc tells me plan on a month of testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255839/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

I did the radical surgery because we thought it would get all the cancer. It did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665631/

Discussion: Can Lupron dosage be lowered to cut down on side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

I received 5 Proton treatments back in May. During and just after treatments, I had issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912065/

Discussion: Are bladder isses normal after external beam prostate radiation? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

It was my 1st choice but I ran k to a complication with a stricture and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129842/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24 10:56am

@predictable has raised a good point in the context of what may be a slow growing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107871/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2016

I don't come to the site much, but happened "again" to see your comment about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803853/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

@caryg1955 You are in right place to asked about different radiation machines. And you are going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118054/

Discussion: Type of Radiation machines

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5 6:14am

Good morning @jim20403. My life partner had 7 weeks of Proton Beam Therapy at Rochester using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305905/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

@northoftheborder I was briefed on the SBRT moving around and directed radiation from different angles into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138680/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9 6:00am

Mwarsha: like your husband, I, too, had Gleason 3+4. My PSA was 10.2 I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882250/

Discussion: Timeframe from PET scan to start of cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

jt3451: your right. It is scary so take one day at a time. I had 3+4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929125/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: The waiting to get going on treatment is killing me

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152587/

Discussion: What should I do for treatment plan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5 6:58pm

What is "The most advanced form of photon"? Any specific name from anyone? I am Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913207/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

Reply! Due to UROLIFT implant in prostate, (BPH issue), the exposure level was carefully managed over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713285/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2022

dmd1atl, Both Rochester and Phoenix offer proton radiation treatments. Mayo Jacksonville has photon only but latest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971551/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Did you have ADT with your radiation treatments? If not, they say it may take 18+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048304/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 8:52am

Ken82, Thanks for your reply. I'll just have to be patient. I won't know how I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316301/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2020

Thank you for sharing. Just started hormone shots (one of two) today and start 28 continuous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887168/

Discussion: Need Radiotherapy guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Your husband, 71, G8, PSA 8, PSMA PET no spread looks a good candidate for proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910964/

Discussion: Proton Therapy or Cyberknife without ADT for Gleason 8?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Sounds like tou have it planned as well as you can. I was 73 almost 74...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989939/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 7:45pm

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