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After my diagnosis in November 2023, we looked into both robotic surgery and radiation. My urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941853/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I have been a patient of Mayo Clinic since 2006. It was my primary care doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935450/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

It would be interesting to see whether the new stats change the 20-30% chance of biological...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934185/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

I had biopsy and highest cancer found was 3+4=7. I was classified as intermediate. Originally oncologist/radiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880064/

Discussion: can I survive PC (Gleason score 7) with just external beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I did not consider RP, choosing Proton Beam Therapy. My good friend chose the best urological...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757145/

Discussion: Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Thank you for your quick reply. I am going to complete the paperwork for the York...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171915/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

I had 32 Proton treatments in 2016. The RO would ask me if I was having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142641/

Discussion: Post Radiation Therapy - Blood in Urine

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I had excellent results with the docetaxel, Nubeqa and Eligard chemo treatment, no surgery or radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080363/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

oskopr: Finished 5 hypo fractional, mridian linac radiation machine treatments in February of 2023. Specifically chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034827/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

I finished my 5 proton radiation treatments at Mayo in April for my 4-3 lesion. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974493/

Discussion: Doc says I am full of sh*t

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

A bunch of good questions were mentioned. A couple more-If radiation is a choice, ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864296/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: What Questions to ask doctor upon initial diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

When I had SBRT with the Proton beam I was given the choice of the 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680792/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

@jeffmarc Hi Jeff, Yes the photon radiation treatments have improved. I had a choice of photon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151435/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Regarding proton delivery: In my research a few months ago I came across the Calypso system...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892889/

Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

themurfs, it seems like you would be scheduled with an oncologist. You might call scheduling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027050/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Good information. I am having the proton treatment also but at another provider. The side affects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870036/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

Bens1 did his research... everyone should do the same. Speak with multiple Drs and Patients. Most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828865/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I would agree with web265. My PSA took off over a 4 month period from 3.8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787962/

Discussion: newly disgnosed prostate cancer in family member...bad family history

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

I can relate to your perfect storm comment. A couple of years ago I did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677271/

Discussion: Beginning prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

Have you had additional treatment since 2005? If not, it seems unlikely that you would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312548/

Discussion: Follow up after proton beam treatment: GREAT PSA NUMBER

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2020

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