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Thank you so much for your detailed response. One thing I did do was do an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111294/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

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Posted: Jul 24 8:07pm

I too was Gleason 8 and had a CHEK2 genetic mutation so my care team have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152258/

Discussion: What should I do for treatment plan?

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Posted: Oct 5 8:55am

I see a red flag as well. Is it possible for you to get a PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844685/

Discussion: Great results with Zytiga and Eligard want to put off radiation.

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Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Good point, ozelli. Allow me to provide some definitions to help readers who may be wondering....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959468/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Biochemical recurrence (BCR) is defined as PSA rising over 0.2 Preferred PSA treatment range is 0.2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896583/

Discussion: Has anyone had PC that is very aggressive and a very low low PSA?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2023

I was also diagnosed in January with Gleason 3+4 and a high Decipher number. Originally my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878881/

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

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Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Pretty sure Gel is only used in a Cyberknife type of treatment since it uses very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046557/

Discussion: Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: Anyone have this?

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Posted: Apr 6 8:50pm

I’m still trying to understand Tulsa and its limitations for whole gland treatment. Spores you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025534/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

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Posted: Mar 1 12:59pm

I'm 82, good health, Gleason 8-10 and I have been on Lupron and Zitiga for 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784085/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Pbmurph: Very curious why double hip replacement dq'd you from proton therapy. I have 2 replaced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946858/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

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Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Dear cfo, Here's some good information on option for photon radiation. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/treating/radiation-therapy.html#:~:text=The%20main%20types%20of%20radiation%20therapy%20used%20for,into%20the%20body%29%20External%20beam%20radiation%20therapy%20%28EBRT%29 It lists the following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913230/

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

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Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I has 38 fractions of IG/IMRT following BCR after RP. Diarrhea began about halfway through and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986492/

Discussion: Did you Pause or Stop Radiation Therapy (EBRT)?

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

The PCF website mentions that the Patient Guide has been divided into two guides: Early dx/tx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923152/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

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Posted: Sep 2, 2023

I elected surgery at age 72 for my G 9 disease. Still required Salvage Radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087796/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

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Posted: Jun 16 10:00am

Thanks you for this post. I’m meeting with a Dr at MD Anderson in 2 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039532/

Discussion: Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects

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Posted: Mar 24 1:46pm

The study is pretty clear. It doesn’t matter which treatment you had results are about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150494/

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

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Posted: Oct 1 10:02pm

I had IMRT and was lucky that I had very few problems. Hearing your plight makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843546/

Discussion: Radiation treatment laying on your belly

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Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Three weeks of radiation is below just about any combination I’ve heard of. Some people get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192544/

Discussion: Prostate cancer T3b

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Posted: 23 hours ago

The Mayo oncologist did start off with " looks like you have done everything right so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858749/

Discussion: Intraductal prostate carcinoma: What is standard treatment?

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Posted: May 12, 2023

I had SpaceOAR inserted at an urology clinic. I was awake the whole time and conversing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085376/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

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Posted: Jun 12 8:27am

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