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Congrats on going 14 years without recurrence! I’m assuming that you mean, the PI-RADS score. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122825/

Discussion: MRI Prostate Rating One to Five

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 11:22am

Hi cheriekhan- Started 6 mos orgovyx a week prior to single session HDR brachytherapy, including marker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133254/

Discussion: CT scan before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 9:03am

Diagnosed in 2012 at 64 yrs old. Had an elevated PSA at 6.5 at that time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756092/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Hi, today will be my last treatment ( I get to ring the bell ). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255755/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2020

I am already done with the SRBT 5 dose Proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869374/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

Cystitis post proton therapy for prostate cancer. Severe cystitis, initially with pain and urgency. Improved after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019501/

Discussion: Post Radiation Therapy - Blood in Urine

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 9:37pm

Hi Di, Just want to clarify, when my husband received his diagnosis, we were given a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913028/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I was treated with proton beam radiation for prostate cancer in 2021. There was no indication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903628/

Discussion: New to Prostate Cancer with a boatload of questions, but who to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I don't know what your list of questions are, so I don't know what to add....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987408/

Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I don't fully understand why you are seeking these major treatments like radiation, even proton. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003920/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 7:29am

Hi Colleen, I had germline testing (which tests for hereditary gene mutations) done through the Promise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042856/

Discussion: Prognosis for Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 3:58pm

Thanks for the kind reply and comments. As noted, I had proton radiation therapy at Loma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115082/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 9:02am

I think the question has to do not with “machines” but with having a site approved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729496/

Discussion: Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Colleen asked about side effects. The hormone therapy does result in hot flashes, mine weren't as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255678/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2019

The hardest part for me was who to talk to. The Urologist does the diagnosis, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255677/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2019

SpaceOar is a one time injection. It slowly released from the body over a 6 month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831749/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

jb2buckwater: Thanks for adding some helpful detail. That all makes sense to me. My brother is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767645/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

I did the mridian in February. They had just completed the Mirage randomized trial which showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944514/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

His cancer did metastasis to lymph node at end of his single pipe. Inoperable. Started back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631343/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 30, 2021

I've had LD Brachy and have done a ton of research into it and I wouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128243/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 4:20pm

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