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@topf Both of the treatment options I am considering will be monotherapy. Not boost. Also, in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479027/

Discussion: I now will need to decide on SBRT or Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 2:38pm

Does the Prostox test have value for HDR brachytherapy as a monotherapy? I do not see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550641/

Discussion: Prostox - learn about whether radiation will cause problems

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 5:33pm

I had LDR brachytherapy over 2 years ago and my PSA has gone up to 2.68...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1653359/

Discussion: Side effects of brachytherapy: Anyone have urinary and bowel issues?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 10:58am

Since you mention HDR brachytherapy, I assume you mean a radiation oncologist rather than a radiologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1626372/

Discussion: Can you recommend a Prostate surgeon or Radiologist at Mayo Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 4:52pm

Has anyone done LDR via brachytherapy with PNI?? Please help. SO much information and a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327980/

Discussion: The treatment begins. I hope it makes sense.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

Consider creating versus adding: HDR-B and LDR-B for brachytherapy alone. 'EPE' is an addition as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553433/

Discussion: Prostate cancer-related abbreviations: What acronym would you add?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 9:21am

Seeds are permanent (interstitial radiotherapy). It is the original form of brachytherapy. I think it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543282/

Discussion: Should I have Recurrence Post SBRT, what are my options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 11:29am

I used to be a big supporter of brachytherapy. I no longer am. I had brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283679/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

I’m 68 too. I thought our 60’s were supposed to be the new 50’s. Who knew!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076995/

Discussion: Radiation treatments: Why choose external beam over brachytherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

@kazszs There are multiple radiation choices and was curious how you and your doctor chose brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340109/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

I would lean toward the 23 sessions of IMRT if it was VMAT The brachytherapy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544432/

Discussion: Trying to decide on treatment for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:08pm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/prostate-brachytherapy/about/pac-20384949#dialogId60141876 No experience, but I'll be watching for the comments

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985759/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

@kila1988 I agree with Jeff Marchi that the only internal radiation I know if is HDR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462217/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

"....I did a swab for Prostox at the clinic and now await for the result. If...

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Discussion: I now will need to decide on SBRT or Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:46am

Here's a link from the recent ASTRO meeting regarding the addition of EBRT to brachytherapy. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adding-ebrt-brachytherapy-did-not-improve-higher-risk-2024a1000hzs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184990/

Discussion: ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

Tomorrow I will have the first of two HDR brachytherapy at the Rochester Mayo. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876254/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

There's another newer spacer option out there called Bioprotect. I had it implanted as part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247555/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2025

I had 2 sessions HDR Brachytherapy last June at Mayo/Rochester by Dr. Wilson. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963039/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I watched the video you posted and if TULSA Pro is out of the question my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067733/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

I had 25 days of external beam IMRT + one high dose brachytherapy boost procedure and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402267/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025