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PSA-5.7 Age-68 Gleason score after trans-perineal biopsy 4+3=7 Hypofractionated photon beam radiotherapy over 3 weeks Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764316/

Discussion: What was your initial PSA number when diagnosed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

what is the most advanced form of photon therapy that you're referring to?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763651/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

I had a daVinci surgery by one of the biggest proponents of the machine. 6 yrs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249248/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 8:16am

I asked about Space OAR with my RO for my upcoming treatments, after hearing about it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812852/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Last Sept or thereabouts I received some radiotherapy to halt any further breast enlargement. It seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046906/

Discussion: Can we talk about boobs please? Man Boobs. ADT induced gynecomastia.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

@jcf58 there are a number of different photon Radiation machine choices. I chose to have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109122/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro Experience, Mayo Clinic MN – July 2024

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Posted: Jul 21, 2024

@hoover58 I did not have the procedure you are mentioning. But that is a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185994/

Discussion: Decipher Test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

Thanks for your comments. Yes, I have had to adjust my dosage to 3 abiraterone per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150993/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer, Stage 4, spine & pelvis, Eligard, now abiraterone

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Posted: Oct 2, 2024

5 (photon) SBRT with 6 months Orgovyx. No side effects from SBRT or Orgovyx ( I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988085/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

cfo: I completed photon with mridian from viewray (viewray.com). 5 treatments completed mid February. The only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913984/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Could you please answer my posted question about the chances of photon radiation exiting the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888443/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Hubby now has a catheter, clamps it off 45 min before radiation to fill his bladder....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847094/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

This is an interesting thread. I got SpaceOar at Mayo/Rochester prior to PBT treatment in early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813090/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

I thought the photon beam was for smaller, direct application to cancer/tumor. For instance, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Buckeye, Photon beam radiation therapy is another name for what is usually known as external beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648302/

Discussion: Photon Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

Thanks Remoteman for your very informative reply. Like you, I'm somewhat hesitant about the 5 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305881/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

I understand the frustration. I have been a proponent of the wait and see experience but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255303/

Discussion: Trouble with vacuum pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 8:30am

You're right @vp3. "Cyberknife is a treatment using external beam radiation. It is the brand name...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935648/

Discussion: Anyone have stereotactic body radiation therapy (CyberKnife)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

From mayolink’s description of his cancer, I don’t think Tulsa will work for him. Calcifications impede...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214729/

Discussion: 44-yr-old prostate cancer patient seeking advice, thoughts, etc.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 7:23am

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