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I didn't notice any "tan" after radiation therapy (60 Gy photon SBRT to the prostate; Canada...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967210/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Completed Proton treatment end of May and also had one Lupron injection I'm 76 and fit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925707/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Sure, glad I only did five proton radiation treatments as the only urinary problem post radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906587/

Discussion: Are bladder isses normal after external beam prostate radiation? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Can't help you on the ED front as I had it before treatment. I am a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899326/

Discussion: Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

You are right that the studies show same results for both types. My concern was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872462/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

ldhusband: I had 10.2 psa and worst was 3+4. This site was very helpful. Keep coming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827833/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2023

Hi Bowmed, I can see your concern. A Gleason of 9 is serious. With the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641819/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

When they say don't drink caffeine believe them. I had the SBRT 5 proton treatment at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289285/

Discussion: SBRT treatment: Any tips about food, drink, supplements?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 11:38pm

I am your Huckleberry except for your PSA bouncing around. My PSA has been between 2.3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888391/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

@pctm Doing the right thing to consider all your options. Just remember what another person might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265386/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed - Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 6:24am

@oldoz Good decision on going to Mayo for testing and treatments. They are outstanding. Your Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185999/

Discussion: Prostate size/measurement confusion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

Cribiform was present in almost half of my pre-prostatectomy biopsies. I was advised of its nastiness....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064056/

Discussion: Cribriform Pattern 4: What did you learn about this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

@tango3652, I only had radiation (30 round proton) and that ended in July 2023. Every side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997452/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Both my brothers and my experience with the Mridian was great. He also had to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887877/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

CORRECTION: Some weeks ago, I stated Mayo in Jacksonville does not take Medicare and/or TriCare for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791110/

Discussion: Getting approval from Insurance Companies

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

79 years old when biopsy detected prostrate cancer all on right side of prostrate. GS 7(3+4)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642501/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

Finished Proton Therapy in late February. Took, as recommended, Miralax every night after dinner. Never had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282384/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 9:45am

I'm 67 I was on active surveillance with a gleason score 6 for 2 years, after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184842/

Discussion: Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2024

I am a 4+3 also. 3 of 12 cores were +. 1 was 4+3 and two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087734/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I finished my 5 mridian linac built in MRI and narrow margin radiation in February 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008121/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

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