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Prostatitis after Brachytherapy
I had a low grade prostate cancer, but an enlarged prostate. In order to have Brachytherapy I had three months of androgen deprivation which shrank...
ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy
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...
Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?
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...
HDR Brachytherapy as monotherapy treatment experiences
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/possible-extracapsular-extension-how-much-influence-on-treatments/ See initial post with summary of tests/biopsy. Radiation Oncologist at City of Hope recommends (2) HDR treatments for my lesion. HDR is often used...
ADT, Brachytherapy, IMRT...done!
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...
Cases of osteoporosis correlated with Brachytherapy?
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...
Proton vs. HDR Brachytherapy
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...
Brachytherapy , but they came across a Stricture and cancelled
Nov 1 /23 I was scheduled for Brachy. After being out under , and while inserting catheter they discovered a stricture and Beachy was cancelled....
Immediate Side effects of Brachytherapy
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....
Brachytherapy AFTER failed radiation?
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...
Brachytherapy? Anyone have thoughts?
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...
Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors
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...
HDR Brachytherapy treatment recovery process?
I am scheduled for two HDR brachytherapy treatments scheduled two weeks apart. What is the extent of the recovery/healing process?
HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option
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...
RV Owners - Rad Tx, Brachytherapy, and Pluvicto
I didn't realize this was a thing, but you need to be careful about the water in your black tanks if you have certain therapies....
Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?
I am 65 yrs old and have just been diagnosed with Prostate cancer -3+5 Gleason count 8 and No spread thru PetScan.Options for Radical Prostatecomy...
I now will need to decide on SBRT or Brachytherapy
My original post is here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/received-the-news-on-halloween-i-have-prostate-cancer-need-advice/?pg=3 To do a quick summary: I was diagnosed with 2 cores of Gleason 6, 1 core of Gleason 3+4=7...
My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy
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...
Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?
Have a consult in a month with a BT (brachytherapy) expert. 'Any experience, SE's (long and short term), regrets?I am 6 weeks since diagnosis, just...
How long between IMRT and brachytherapy boost?
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...
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