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Hi @johalla, welcome to the Prostate Cancer group. Deciding on treatment is a cross-road all men...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609963/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2021

My Radiation Oncologist was Dr Yu. He treated my Grade 10 as we had agreed upon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326656/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 7:17pm

While the decipher score may have something to do with treatment. You can have radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391194/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 13 hours ago

Thanks everyone for their inputs. If things workout here I will probably opt for Tulsa Pro...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910484/

Discussion: What is the longest time after Proton therapy without ED?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@gently Yes I did get what they called a sunburn type of burn on each hip....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009222/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

Mathew61: I had a 10.2 psa and grade group 2 and 3+4. Get backup opinions where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855774/

Discussion: New to group, usually don’t join groups that would have me as a member

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

I had the space OAR inserted and ended up with an infection either because the doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832240/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Once you have an intermediate unfavorable Gleason score, that’s more of a driver than a fluctuating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328626/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 6:25pm

Also get a second opinion of the biopsy as I originally was scored 3+4 with second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149263/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Thanks for information. I am planning consult with UF in Jax, Florida about proton treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914645/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

That was the first urologist I was assigned to. The minute I told him I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860282/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Being able to talk to others who made the same decision I did helped me. Happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635975/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Diagnosed at 55 - very aggressive, bladder lesions. Radical Prostatectomy at 56. 39 Radiation Treatments at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251906/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 2:34pm

Hello, I opted not to do hormone therapy because of the temporary side effects and because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679141/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2022

I just finished my 20 Proton treatments in May. I saw Urologist on July 27 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907599/

Discussion: What care, tests, treatment and follow-up do you have after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Age: 71 Age at first diagnosis: 67 Cancer stage at diagnosis: T3a EPE (tumor has grown...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 12:21pm

I would ask my team about this. I had high dose Proton radiation and received a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049942/

Discussion: Considering stopping Eligard after first injection and radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

A whole lot of internet research and actual study results. My age also had a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978290/

Discussion: Which books influenced your PCa treatment plan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

You decide how many. Originally they wanted 28 proton treatments for me but the minute I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859814/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

@metman This coming September will be 2 years since I had SBRT Proton therapy for prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696004/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

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