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I am also going to do the 5 proton radiation treatments next month. I am self...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820903/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I am at the stage where all i know is that I have prostate cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786278/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

I am evaluating therapies at the moment. My urology Dr.Kurtz, has made me an appointment, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107868/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

@desertrat Similiar Gleason score mine was 3+4=7. My PSA was 3.75 but rising every 3 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017758/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Did you have ADT with your radiation treatments? Eligard is just one of many ADTs (Lupron,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033235/

Discussion: Urologist only offers Degarelix or Eligard, so what....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Hi jhowle, your PSA is the same as mine was 3 years ago. Completed Proton Beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649699/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

I also was a 4+3 in 2 cores and 3+4 in two out of 30 cores....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012790/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

You don't mention your age. It makes a difference if you are over 70 weather you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892824/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

I was with you in heading toward proton therapy which seems just awesome. Unfortunately the extensive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255836/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

About to turn 72. My PSA was slowly climbing almost every year of my 60's. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757133/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I was living in Spain shortly after completing my 24 years in the active US Army....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279652/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 7:53pm

I was unable to go with brachytherapy, and went with Proton HDR and hormone therapy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867740/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

I also had 3-4 and 4-3 and chose 5 proton radiation treatments at Mayo Phoenix with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862724/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I just checked with my Nephrologist as I have PKD and wanted/needed to know if ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824624/

Discussion: ADT and effect on kidneys ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I suspect the urologist dead set on transrectal may not have had access to the the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210188/

Discussion: Prostate Biopsy Complication

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:45pm

@sicernon3 Okay not north of border but got good laugh. How does a lion laying on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315129/

Discussion: Make me smile

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 4:27pm

I had my 4-3 two cores and 3-4 two cores out of 30 treated at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937798/

Discussion: First PSA test after Proton therapy. Pre PSA: 17 Post PSA number??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

@themurfs. you are in good hands at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. For others reading this discussion,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028599/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I had 30 rounds of proton pencil beam radiation. I think the extended ones have less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910468/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@michaelcharles When I chose to explore going to UFHPTI because the offered proton radiation treatments versus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182545/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

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