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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

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

Robert, was there a study published in conjunction with the "Brachytherapy only treatment"? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128267/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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

"There just does not seem to be very many radiation oncologists that mention or recommend Brachytherapy..."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046926/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 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

@gshep Not sure where you’re located, but I believe Memorial Sloan Ketterling may also be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253251/

Discussion: Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

Which form of Brachytherapy are you referring to? High Dose Radiation (HDR) brachytherapy or the seeds?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914377/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I had IMRT x 28 last summer (plus ongoing ADT) then my Radiologist told me I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220411/

Discussion: Beginning ADT and PSA tests

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

@mpersonne They say when younger and good health surgery is often the best treatment. But I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540703/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed stage 2. Trying to decide on a treatment plan.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 7:58pm

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

Does anyone have experience with LDR Brachytherapy for Gleason Score 6 Low Risk Cancer -- Without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100519/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

HDR-B and LDR-B are good distinctions. Brachytherapy is often mentioned without describing which type. HDR-B is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522242/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:26am

I had brachytherapy in 2006. I haven't had a detectable PSA since. However, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388772/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

Yes, my friend’s RO at Sloan said that if his Cyberknife treatment failed, they could then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252230/

Discussion: Choice between radiation or surgery: thoughts on what I should do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2025

I'm very interested in brachytherapy (BT) as well. I'm going to ask my RO for his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448475/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2025

Yes, they even have it at Westchester NY which is closer to me. Did you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482459/

Discussion: Radiation Oncologist in Fairfield County CT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 5:36pm

I had HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy. The other type is LDR brachytherapy, which plants permanent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922116/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

@thmssllvn I've done exhaustive research, I'm 4+3, Brachytherapy has by far the best cure rates for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428195/

Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

Cribriform may still be in your future. Reports are shown that you cannot remove all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296369/

Discussion: Is anyone with Gleason 4+3=7 trying active surveillance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

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