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PC Journey Info
PC in family history, monitoring PSAs since 2005. Results jumping around 2014-2024 based on medications, injuries, etc... March 2025 off ALL meds prior to testing....
Calypso radiation
The Nebraska Med Center is using a new radiation procedure called Calypso has anyone had experience with this how does it compare to Proton? I...
PSA jumped from 2 to 2.4 after four years from treatment??
Does this jump in PSA from 2 to 2.4 a cause for alarm. Had 20 proton beam treatments nearly four years ago and it dropped...
Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist
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...
Flomax side effects
During proton therapy for prostate cancer, I took Flomax to address urinary issues. However, I experienced headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, and even fainted after...
What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?
Do they have a Viewray or an Elekta Unity? I can't find a reference to it online if they do. So do they just try...
What would be best course of treatment
My MRI: Large lowADC lesion throughout the right peripheral zone with extra prostatic extension and involvement of the right neurovascular bundle categorized as a PI-RADS...
Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)
I had to cancel my RP prostate surgery do to a cold. The doctors would not put me under with a cold. I have rescheduled...
Anyone have experience with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin at Mayo Phoenix?
Getting a second opinion soon and just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin. Looking into robotic surgery vs Proton. Any doctors...
Getting approval from Insurance Companies
Need any idea's, I am 63 so no Medicare. I applied for 28 Proton Treatments thru Blue Cross of Il., if I cannot get that...
My Active Surveillance Journey
This will be a new experience for me on this 13+ year prostate cancer journey —> Tonight (July 30th) at 7:00 (ET), I’ll be presenting...
Prostatitis after radiation? Treatment?
Asking for info my overseas doctor sister. She has an elderly friend who received radiation treatment for PCa (I assume traditional photon radiation- I don’t...
Hormone Treatment Experience
Had my first visit today at MD Anderson Proton Center and the Dr ordered AlteraAI to see if Hormone Therapy would help If so he...
newly diagnosed prostate cancer and nonsurgical treatment options
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer with biopsy Gleason 6, psa less than 4 and positive MRI. Exploring treatment options that are effective and planning on...
Finished treatment. Ok to get Covid booster now?
Finished proton treatment 5 weeks ago, scheduled for follow up PSA test in about 7 weeks. Have plans for cruise two weeks from today. Is...
Treatment Path with Simultaneous Radiation, HT and Chemo
After a PSA of 37 which indicated a PSA doubling in 6 months, an MRI with two PIRAD 5 tumors in my prostate, a biopsy...
When does Mayo stop collecting your PSA?
I got proton treatment in 2019 at PHX, and just got my latest PSA, 0.2 down from 11.0 when I was diagnosed. For several years...
Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer
First let me reintroduce myself. I'm one of the grade 10's. An aggressive 10 at that so I have to be on top of things...
Hyperbaric treatment to help with recovery
I had my last proton theraphy in December of 2023. I have been doing o.k. No side effects, except ED. I urinated blood clots on...
Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?
I’m seeing more reports of Proctitis or rectal bleeding . This is from RadiationDr Schol of PCRI suggests Drs use Spacor or HydroGel to protect...
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