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Yes, we do live in a largely rural area in Central Illinois but seeking treatment in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/139327/

Discussion: Bladder and prostate cancer, and neobladder reconstruction

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2017

Warning: Attempt at irreverent humor below. Apologies in advance if offensive to anyone. To treat or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030394/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I had RP, then 44 photon radiation treatments, and two years of Lupron injections. So far,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836314/

Discussion: Why isn't hormone therapy used in all prostate cancers?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Hey man, no need to apologize: radiation IS scary!! I practiced dentistry for 42 yrs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223247/

Discussion: Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 2:46pm

It would be interesting to ask how exactly he is “avoiding the bowel and previously treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093742/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

I did 44 photon radiation treatments. My cancer had jumped to the lymph nodes. I exercise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738296/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

1st, I am not a MD, and my Rad Onc prescribed 37 IMRT photon radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081085/

Discussion: PSA jumped from 2 to 2.4 after four years from treatment??

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Theoretically, yes. I decided to go with the 35 after consulting with several RO’s and deciding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063545/

Discussion: Question regarding resistance training.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

giordi: Here are my psa results from 5 radiation treatment with the Mridian linac photon radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049141/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Hi @dan15, if prostate cancer screening detects an abnormality, further tests are required to determine whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044951/

Discussion: 3T Multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I had 5 photon SBRT treatments and 6 months Orgovyx. I was unfavorable intermediate with one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037600/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Who is the radiation Oncologist at Loma Linda treated you. I might be a candidate for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009601/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

With proton’s Bragg-Peak characteristics (look it up), exposure to surrounding normal tissues is minimized, with little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009214/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

I agree with jc76. I had a specific narrow margin photon machine and also had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967729/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

TY for responding...I recently had a talk with a doctor at a local hospital who is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878097/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I recently had my consultation and was told that protons are not delivered using the Mridian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874053/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I was diagnosed three years ago. I chose removal since my enlarged prostate was causing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595276/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

Would like to join this group. I had radical prostectomy, 44 photon intensive radiation treatments, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296991/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2021

Sannira, I was recently treated at Mayo PHX for my prostate cancer, with Photon Radiation (38...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/287369/

Discussion: Prostate cancer diagnosis and decisions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

I completed 28 sessions of photon EBRT with True Beam CAT-scan guided technology at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245880/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 10:25am

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