Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 8

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

I did my 30 core transperineal with a local, 120 gm prostate, but then again, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983234/

Discussion: Urologist not wanting to see you if you seek different provider

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

Interesting there are two threads today on the same subject. Just yesterday I was talking to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879019/

Discussion: bleeding after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I’m having gold markers and Spaceoar inserted tomorrow at Mayo Jacksonville. I will be having hyper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643780/

Discussion: Markers for srt

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

I just completed 28 rounds of radiation therapy on 8/21. I have my PSA test sceduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110083/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2017

Thank you for your helpful posts. I would love to know how you are doing now?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887672/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I had this done. Brand names are SpaceOAR or Barrigel. It creates space between the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986723/

Discussion: IBD prevention before radiation: Is placing a shield effective?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@paulcalif, I’m about to start a very similar therapy. As was already said, reading about our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013460/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 1:03am

Softail2000: as a layman and as I understand ulcerative colitis, it involves the rectum so if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969508/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

I received SpaceOar early last year, along with hormone therapy, 3 shots and 5 dose Proton...

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Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 4:36am

merwether, Yes had SpaceOar gel injected. It was done with local anesthesia. When I would finish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934146/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

Thanks, but 40 minutes each way on the 101 door to door for 5 treatments was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826757/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

I intended to have the SpaceOAR gel and was scheduled to have it done in early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317748/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

I did the 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix. It was CT guided as they inset...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874403/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

"For me the critical factor in deciding between surgery and radiation was the higher incidence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917975/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871559/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

You can request they put in a hydrogel spacer to protect your rectum. They put it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156330/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13 10:34am

Thanks for the update and additional information.. So how much time have the treatments lasted..?? I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806065/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

At the time of your January 2023 PSMA PET scan, your PSA was so low (0.18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071493/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20 8:53am

Hi there. Even though my RO used SBRT (TrueBeam STX) for a five fraction course, he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093771/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 8:39am

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