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Initially diagnosed with a 6(3+3) and PSA of 4.2, I was on active surveillance for 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032246/

Discussion: Active Surveillance As A Choice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

I had slight bleeding 140 post radiation. Most days it was a smear on my feces...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982918/

Discussion: How to treat rectal bleeding? Started after prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I have a slightly different question on this subject. I received a one-time injection in May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316299/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2020

(With a localized, 7(4+3), PSA of 7.976, (and at 65y), I chose 28 sessions of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339476/

Discussion: Biopsy Results and treatment concerns

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 5:55am

@billkmed Sounds like you have an experienced and excellent R/O. When we have prostate cancer the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388639/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I looked at two specific types of radiation treatment. Proton was one of them and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030732/

Discussion: Is SBRT with proton beam now a gold standard for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

In May 2022, I had pencil beam proton therapy plus 24 months of lupron + abiraterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236153/

Discussion: Prostate cancer T3b: Anyone else had radiation and what was outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 2:34pm

You have received some good input! I was Gleason 9 with extra prostetic extension and cribform....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247559/

Discussion: The treatment begins. I hope it makes sense.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 4:12pm

I do not know the answer to your question . I noted in Dr. Patrick Walsh's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150805/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

@manojsmishra You are at a great center of excellence with Mayo but just as a reference...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139269/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Hello, I completed 5 Proton treatments in November 2023 at Mayo Clinic Rochester. One every other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115600/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

2010 PSA 6.4 Gleason 3+3 Diagnosis: Slow localized PC. Underwent 10 weeks of proton radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073338/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

Treatments at Mayo Phoenix are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Wednesday. My oncologist wanted 28 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940225/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Yes, he recovered and got back his wood too! Quite spontaneous as he describes it. Took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910962/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Back in Mayo 2023 I had a catheter inserted to put some type of stain to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883247/

Discussion: Sharp pain in groin and penis started two weeks after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

I am 59, was diagnosed in Sept 2022 at 58. After my biopsy, the surgeon didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863355/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

@rsprehn I was 69 when I was diagnosed in 2022 with 3+4 and an 11.2 PSA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223575/

Discussion: Radiation vs surgery: What criteria did you use to choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 7:06am

As has been the case during my lifetime, it’s about lifestyle choices, self-advocacy and shared decision-making....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310847/

Discussion: A quick Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23 7:23am

When I had very similar numbers (65y; 3+3 & 3+4; no cribriform pattern, PNI, SVI, ECE,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296589/

Discussion: What side effects, if any, did you have with Cyberknife?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 2:17pm

Rockin2047, Yes, I received SpaceOAR which was injected during the same procedure as the placement of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

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