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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 5:07am

If I had to do it all over again I would choose active surveillance over low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220917/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 10:19pm

Im also Gleason 4+3 although my PSA has for the last 12 years ranged between 0.6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348059/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 12:06pm

I respectfully disagree with that statement. That may have been the best solution for your situation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128302/

Discussion: Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Thank you. Perhaps it’s the anxiety factor that I need to manage and let the dice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247756/

Discussion: elimination of testosterone through ADT and aggressive behavior

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 6:03am

My belief is that Brachytherapy when appropriate is a great way of treating low and intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114081/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I was 64 when diagnosed, cancer was contained to the prostate and two 3+3’s and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795937/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

According to the youtube channel PCRI (I think), brachytherapy requires skilled surgeons and at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915287/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Thank you. The other RO I met wants to preform LD Brachytherapy. Permanent seed placement. Dr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031064/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Absolutely!! I also had the opportunity to help a friend who was on the cusp of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376453/

Discussion: The Importance Of Sharing Experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 7:21am

In my case, I had a urologist (a surgeon) diagnose me; then he provided me referrals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365794/

Discussion: How many saw Urologist for prostatectomy vs Genito-Urinary Oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 1:29pm

Dr. Waddle was who I had for my HDR Brachytherapy. He was excellent. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963081/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

It’s not commonly done but I’ve had it after failed brachytherapy. Very few patients quality. Low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151270/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Thank you. My grandfather had brachytherapy when he got diagnosed in 2014. Now, we are trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852820/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

I believe that the physician needs to be licensed in the state that the patient resides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187207/

Discussion: Can out-of-state patients do telemedicine?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

We are most interested in HDR brachytherapy. Will be seeing radiologist for first time next week....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962919/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Gleeson 7 with 7.1 PSA led to same treatment plan as you. Six months Orgovyx followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329065/

Discussion: ADT, Brachytherapy, IMRT...done!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 10:35am

Hi @jimb1950, I also add my welcome. I have moved your message to the Prostate Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297141/

Discussion: Questions about radiation, post radical prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

I go for ldr brachytherapy on 3/25 in Arizona (4+3, PSA 8.81 and contained to prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253239/

Discussion: Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 11:55am

I had two rounds of high dose internal radiation (HDR brachytherapy) in April. My only call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908616/

Discussion: What care, tests, treatment and follow-up do you have after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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