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Wayne's advise is right on. I'm 76 and was diagnosed with prostrate cancer 2.5 years ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594826/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

I did not have hormone treatment but from reading posts it certainly reduces PSA numbers. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190257/

Discussion: PSA up at the 3 month point . Looking for guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Good afternoon @stephanieh72. I just noticed your post looking for long-term lodging options in Rochester. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870632/

Discussion: Long-term lodging options in Rochester while in cancer treatment

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

This is a non professional opinion and nothing more to assist your personal decision. When you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931086/

Discussion: Yes or No to Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

While I did not receive what you did, before high dose proton radiation, I received a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123796/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 5:41pm

Thank you for sharing that. That's my concern about too tight a focus with radiation. Current...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139406/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10 10:42am

mwarsha: I found the best urologist locally that I could find. They put me out for...

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Discussion: Increasing PSA numbers, biopsy scheduled: So many questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

Oh I'm so envious. Its been 9 years since I had Proton therapy for my mild...

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Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I too had my treatments at UFHPTI. I had 30 rounds of pencil beam that ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937444/

Discussion: Can Proton Beam Therapy be used when prostate cancer has spread?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

"meet with the surgeon" makes me a little leery depending on the surgeon's knowledge of options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655206/

Discussion: MRI With Contrast

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I had my proton beam radiation in Dec 2020 and started therapy in September. Non of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780981/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

Anjalid30: I was 69 when my psa was 10.20. I am now 70 and had radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882238/

Discussion: Do I Continue Active Surveillance or Consider Intervention?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in April, 2022. Gleason of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709116/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2022

Hi Alan, I think your story could've been mine. When my urologist did the biopsy 2.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255866/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

@joecontheroad Most of the research I read and my oncologist/radiologist, urologist says that most side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996908/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 7:30am

I received my treatment at Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. My radiologist was doctor Bryan Traughber....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035575/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 7:29am

Bolovino: I had 3+4 = 7 Gleason. My PSA was 10.2 and monitoring was given to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873077/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

When I was doing the 29 sessions of Proton Therapy at UFHPTI, I made sure to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148553/

Discussion: Day Two of radiation treatment. Questions about diet, gas, exercise.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28 8:28am

I strongly suggest that you discuss alternative strategies with your urologist and radiation oncologist before beginning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677125/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2022

I had discomfort from the Space/Oar. But totally accepted it to keep rectum away from radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910471/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

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