Prostate Cancer Support Group

Apologies for perhaps asking a redundant question. There are some recent studies that claim that a dose of ADT, when selecting EBRT and a Brachytherapy...

Just learned today that my lead-up to HD Brachytherapy is scheduled. I don't like the sound of having a Perineum "Surgery" to insert 20 needles...

I’m seeking guidance on how best to proceed if PSA levels remain elevated following HDR brachytherapy and EBRT, after six months of Firmagon treatment. In...

Hello, this is my first post to the group. I’m so thankful that this forum exist. I have two sessions of Brachytherapy scheduled for June....

That's what my oncologist wants to try. Has anyone heard of this strategy? 5 years ago: PSA of 28, Gleason 9, radiation + 3 years...

Hi all. I have been on active surveillance for two years but psa is up to 6.49 so we did a second biopsy. Gleason 7...

Just thought I'd share. Started this journey in spring 2024. Gleason 4+3. Decipher 0.78. PSMA scan negative outside of the prostate lesion. PSA 13.4 when...

Hello. I am about ready to choose my course of radiation therapy. I'm 82, in good health, Gleason score of 8-10, current PSA 0.87 down...

My PCP assigned a DEXA for on the basis of weigh and "having been treated for Prostate Cancer." Androgen ablation (HT) is causally associated with...

Nov 1 /23 I was scheduled for Brachy. After being out under , and while inserting catheter they discovered a stricture and Beachy was cancelled....

There is so much to learn before I make my decision on treatment. Is there anyone in this group that had prostate cancer confined just...

I am scheduled for two HDR brachytherapy treatments scheduled two weeks apart. What is the extent of the recovery/healing process?

Looking for some feedback on permanent seed Brachytherapy. Not interested in HDR Brachytherapy. 1) Anyone have details to share from personal experience? What was your...

I had never heard of it, and since agreeing to this course of treatment, not much is found online to offer much of value.I am...

Looks like prostate cancer recurrence is now suspected but not yet confirmed. My original diagnosis - G7 4+3 PSA7.6 in May 2019. Treated with low...

My treatment plan called for an LDR brachytherapy "boost" followed by 5 weeks of IMRT. I realize this is the reverse of the usual order...

I’m trying to decide on IMRT, Proton Therapy 5 fractions, or HDR for localized Gleason 4+4 PC. PSMA came back clean. I keep wavering. Looking...

My dear friend (79) has been struggling for a while trying to come up with a treatment plan for his Gleason 7 prostate cancer. MRI...

I am interested in pursuing either Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam for my PC (intermediate/favorable). I can't determine if any or all three are available...

Cancer is isolated in prostate termed aggressive. My question is why would my Doc. choose external beam and not Brachytherapy?