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My oncologist gave me the Prostate Cancer Foundation brochure to read after my biopsy came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011293/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 1:35pm

Good morning @jim20403. My life partner had 7 weeks of Proton Beam Therapy at Rochester using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305905/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Jim is scheduled for the pacer surgery on 3-14-24. Then on 3-15-24, he will have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012690/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 4:13pm

My husband met with the surgeon this morning at Mayo Clinic. He reviewed his biopsy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010440/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 11:12pm

I totally enjoyed your comments along with a few others. My husband will be starting his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016549/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:55pm

Hi bens1 What was the month and year of your MRIdian treatments? According to the Viewray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873945/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I am a 69 years old Black American male. I completed proton beam therapy for prostrate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924838/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Hi jhowle, your PSA is the same as mine was 3 years ago. Completed Proton Beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649699/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

So as not to give people the wrong impression, salvage surgery is done after a failure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973541/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

About to turn 72. My PSA was slowly climbing almost every year of my 60's. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757133/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@1hockeyjeff, Ductal carcinoma of the prostate is a rare variant of prostate cancer. Knowing that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782813/

Discussion: Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

My situation similar to yours. Diagnosed at 71 - Gleason was 8. Elected five treatments of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152587/

Discussion: What should I do for treatment plan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5 6:58pm

@themurfs. you are in good hands at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. For others reading this discussion,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028599/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 9:39am

Joecontheroad, Yes, Rochester... cold as heck in December - January, but worth the trip from Portland,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943966/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

@rick137, that does sound like a miscommunication that will likely be sorted out. I would ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064518/

Discussion: Role of Medical Oncologist in Prostate Cancer Therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 9:43pm

I am being treated at Mayo for breast cancer. The chemo has been TC, with famotidine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758691/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 8, 2022

Radiation therapy has improved significantly over the past 15 plus years. The beam for photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027782/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 6:13am

I had proton beam 3 years ago at Mayo in Arizona. As of today October 203...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941549/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I had a lot of problems after Lupron and Proton beam therapy. I was weak and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776764/

Discussion: Testosterone “Supplements” After RT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

That's a well reasoned approach and one I plane to follow unless some new evidence comes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824647/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

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