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Oskar, Late 2016: I had gleason 7 with 2A C hopefully contained. Researched Proton Beam but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042548/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

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Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I just finished the five-treatment proton at Mayo Phoenix. I am two months shy of 74...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903731/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

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Posted: Jul 28, 2023

OK, trying to be more specific: Many locations administering Proton Beam Treatment (PBT) have used a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714083/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

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Posted: Jun 4, 2022

As an engineer you must be good with numbers. Age 66 is considered “young” these days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267811/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

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Posted: Mar 27 7:41am

@vinny59 Did you have hormone treatments as well? I had my first PSA 3 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162243/

Discussion: End of radiation treatment: What is the followup protocol?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2024

No, I do have low T and have been on Androgel since 2008 until I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879096/

Discussion: Stage 4 PC Longevity: Anyone have prostate cancer more than 10 years?

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Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hi 13Roadrunner, I was on lupron + abiraterone and prednisone for 24 months and had proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304919/

Discussion: Testosterone- confused

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Posted: May 15 3:52pm

@johnny8924 Yes direct experience with this. Your R/O should have given you specific guidance on diet,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221121/

Discussion: EBRT Simulation: Failed two CT scans because of gas - suggestions?

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Posted: Jan 25 8:27am

@pops1 I think you can see you will get a lot of opinons and experiences of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182606/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

You sound a lot like me! Just watched my PSA go from 5.75 in 2016 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131357/

Discussion: Slight PSA rise 9 months after radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

I have not had my first PSA test after radiation (Proton) treatments. It was 3.75 prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922166/

Discussion: How accurate are the PSA Tests?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

The amount of information about prostrate cancer can be overwhelming. It is why you need a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902858/

Discussion: New to Prostate Cancer with a boatload of questions, but who to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Hi Assad, your post took me back 2 years when I was given my diagnosis. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325212/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: What treatments did you choose? Results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

lorkem258 Just let him know he is not alone in the way he feels. Mayo Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923638/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed questions

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Posted: Sep 3, 2023

I dealt with 3 top institutions and all had their procedures and protocols. Mayo emphasizes proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313965/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 10:39am

Hi Maryvilleman, I had my treatment for prostrate cancer at Mayo Phoenix. I'm not familiar with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797548/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

With a 6(3+3) and PSA of 4.2, I was on active surveillance for 9 years, until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087701/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Besides just PSA and Gleason, you need more information regarding the aggressiveness of your disease to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017805/

Discussion: Treatment questions for "younger men" with PC (40 to 60?).

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi @rcs not sure what your situation is. In my case I had a Gleason score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107909/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2021

Ahoy there seabass, I cannot speak to the differences between proton vs photon radiation as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241926/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 7:11am

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