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An excellent recommendation . My team also looked at SBRT , NanoKnife and HDR Monotherapy (...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131002/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

I haven't, but I'll ask my oncologist after my first hdr/brachytherapy.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098235/

Discussion: Has anyone tried the ArteraAI test?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

As I mentioned earlier in this thread the Proton trial I'm considering at Univ of Penn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548267/

Discussion: Trying to decide on treatment for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 8:55pm

I agree. After researching the options this course of treatment struck me as providing the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329334/

Discussion: ADT, Brachytherapy, IMRT...done!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

72 now, 68 when cancer diagnosed, had two sessions of HDR brachytherapy at 70.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250197/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

@jpfirststate You echo my thoughts exactly - what happens if radiation fails? The author arrives at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539253/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 6:06am

May I ask which Radiation Oncologist had the most experience in brachytherapy. Thank you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207426/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Yes, it would be inserted just for the term of Brachytherapy. I will get get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156960/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

I don't believe HDR Brachytherapy involved a catheter, but I never went through the procedure.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129985/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy treatment recovery process?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

@jim18 The PSA of .08 was with Brachytherapy only.Took a while after the implants to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547209/

Discussion: Rising PSA after Brachytherapy: What's the best salvage therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 11:03am

There are different situations whether it is HDL Brachytherapy ( Temporary Seeds ) or LDL Brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116442/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

I had few if any side effects from Brachytherapy. ADT on the other hand was pure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342069/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

I had brachytherapy done in 2020 and my PSA has been undetectable for 5 years.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388651/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

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

I meant to say that my friend had RT, external beam, then adjuvant brachytherapy. Sorry. Lou

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281234/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

My husband wants to know why his stream is weak at night after high dosage brachytherapy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332056/

Discussion: How to pee during the night

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

I would educate my self by seeing a Radiatiion Oncologist . Investigate LDR & HDR Brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211326/

Discussion: Who should be part of my medical team?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

I do not exactly know what is mean HDR brachytherapy...and what PSA number should be after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553103/

Discussion: Wondering about the rate in the drop of my PSA after HDR brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 7:52pm

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

It is my understanding that Gleason 9 without evidence of metastasis is treated with radiation not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443146/

Discussion: Update and question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

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