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I requested trans-perineal (which, BTW, is *not* through the scrotum) because of the lowered infection risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296695/

Discussion: Biopsy Infection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 3:57pm

Everyday immediately after each proton radiation treatment I headed straight for the gym to lift weights....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236026/

Discussion: What if he has high cholesterol before started hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 12:19pm

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

I was 73 1/2 with two Gleason 4-3 and two Gleason 3-4's out of 30 cores...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032053/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I don't have the privlage to live in Phoenix or Rochester and Mayo Jacksonville does not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892366/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

rcs @rcs I'm 72 and I was 4 + 3 with a PSA of 11.8. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107880/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2020

My treatment was 3 six month doses of Lupron and proton beam radiation 2 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298354/

Discussion: Has anybody had testosterone shots after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2020

I went to this RO based on experience level(20yrs cyberknife). The RO now only works part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303859/

Discussion: SBRT Cyberknife exploratory visit today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 8:59am

After my biopsies, Decipher, bone scan, PSMA, Space/Or, Markers, and two consultations, I was told it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163813/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment delay.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I received 5 high dose proton radiation and 3 shots of adt, will be a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048744/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Update: OCTOBER 6. 2020MY TREATMENT HISTORYI HAD A LUPRON SHOT IN NOVEMBER OF 2019.FOR MY PROSTATE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312549/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

@desertrat Almost identical number that I had. 3+4=7 and a PSA of 3.75. Had PSMA, Decipher,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061844/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

rsun, not familiar with Phoenix Mayo just Mayo Jacksonville. I think Collen (MCC monitor) could probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972086/

Discussion: Transperineal biopsy options & location recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

pjw2: I had gleason 3+4. I had spaceoar to separate my rectum from the prostate. Decipher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937489/

Discussion: Beginning of my journey with elevated PSA and possible cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Thank you for that. I spoke with the radiation technologist yesterday, while waiting for my husband's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365481/

Discussion: Trying to decide treatment options and quality of life after

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 7:52am

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