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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

No one suggested it.(Brachytherapy)

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Discussion: Radiation treatments: Why choose external beam over brachytherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 7:10am

I haven't, but I'll ask my oncologist after my first hdr/brachytherapy.

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Discussion: Has anyone tried the ArteraAI test?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@hymana, I can imagine continued side effects after brachytherapy are concerning you. You're asking good questions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819873/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Hi @hook4fishes, I'm tagging a few members like who can share their experiences about high dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774806/

Discussion: Proton vs. HDR Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

LDR = low dose rate (as in LDR brachytherapy)

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Discussion: Prostate cancer-related abbreviations: What acronym would you add?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:45am

And do you have any urinary problems as Brachytherapy will make them worse.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076727/

Discussion: Radiation treatments: Why choose external beam over brachytherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 7:53pm

@hymana, side effects of brachytherapy are often temporary. Brachytherapy for prostate cancer can cause some long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824996/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I am scheduled for a PSMA pet scan in 2 weeks. Doctor says I don’t need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025715/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:40pm

I’m 68 too. I thought our 60’s were supposed to be the new 50’s. Who knew!...

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Discussion: Radiation treatments: Why choose external beam over brachytherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:51am

Husband will be having brachytherapy next week, to be followed by about 25 sessions of external...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011412/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 4:23pm

I watched the video you posted and if TULSA Pro is out of the question my...

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Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 10:15am

"There just does not seem to be very many radiation oncologists that mention or recommend Brachytherapy..."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046926/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 1:25pm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/prostate-brachytherapy/about/pac-20384949#dialogId60141876 No experience, but I'll be watching for the comments

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985759/

Discussion: Anyone had Permanent prostate brachytherapy? How was your experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I has Brachytherapy followed by 23 radiation sessions with no side effects at all. Hopefully he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011899/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 12:09pm

Which form of Brachytherapy are you referring to? High Dose Radiation (HDR) brachytherapy or the seeds?...

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Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Thanks for the information and it sounds like you are doing well. I’m also going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047734/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 7:56am

Good question @kcinthetropics. It may be a question that can only be answered by your radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213841/

Discussion: Brachytherapy planning and execution

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2018

I had 2 sessions HDR Brachytherapy last June at Mayo/Rochester by Dr. Wilson. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963039/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

For me to hear incurable from my doc means he thinks all other options are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062121/

Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 1:22pm