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Update on MRI Results. Consulted with Emory Proton Beam Therapy R/O on the 4th. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499372/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 10:03am

How did you decide on the 54 treatments versus shorter course? There is a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816018/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi @marko1, I believe that @ronan2011 @waynen @fairway5 @alphanumeric and @6608 all chose proton beam therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255757/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Is it just me but could some readers be confused wth the labelling of radiation types?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958722/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi @daveywavey, fellow member @cmartin65 asked the same question in this discussion: - Anyone had Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319220/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

I had proton beam at Loma Linda 15 years ago. Until March 2024 I too was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061011/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872057/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I just received my second PSA test and I'm thrilled. So after three months of completing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998489/

Discussion: 1st PSA results after Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Had my Simulation Yesterday. Proton Beam SBRT on Friday. Anxiety as usual - all research says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224956/

Discussion: SBRT left common iliac node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

Hello - sorry to read of the questionable PSA values. I have two questions/thoughts: 1. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511065/

Discussion: My PSA climbed 02, .04, .07 .15 .21 had a RP 2 yrs ago PSMA negative ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 9:28am

Perhaps there is a difference in protocol depending on the number of treatments, methodology (proton vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708499/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

Diagnosed in April 2012 with localized, low-grade prostate cancer. Went on active surveillance for 9 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378505/

Discussion: How Long Since Your Diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Thank you! I had prepared myself for results that demanded immediate treatment and so had become...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044705/

Discussion: Active Surveillance of Grade Group 1

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I am currently undergoing 28 proton beam radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. I have Barrigel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038578/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

I have a good friend who just did the hormone and radiation therapy after previously having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255728/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

Goodness, that's a lot to deal with! If your life expectancy is less than 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096315/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Some provinces will pay to send patients to the few U.S. clinics that have it, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098021/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

At 65y/o (in 2021), I had the same decision to make. Though retired, both successful treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534305/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I see you had IMRT. I was wondering is there any big reason to choose IMRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518825/

Discussion: PSA change from < .04 to < 0.1: Problem or no big deal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 4:17pm

The MRI will direct the biopsy to any area(s) of concern and give you the answers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/274871/

Discussion: Had a biopsy done recently - they want to do another one!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2019

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