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IMRT Radiation and ADT
My husband Jeff was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 62 yo and mostly in good health- walks, runs, bikes, pickleball, lifts weights. He...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 4, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 15 10:06am
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Anybody do 44 treatments of IMRT ?
My Dr is recommending 44 fractions of IMRT instead of Brachytherapy that I had set up last November. A Stricture was found prior to the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 15, 2024
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IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?
Gleason 4+3, PSA 7.6. Had RAP 9/27/23. First 3 month PSA test was < .01. Six month PSA test showed .o2. Doctors want to start...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 25, 2024
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Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy
Hey all glad to find this postings and be in the group. Very helpful and comforting! I'm a 64 years old. Just diagnosed with prostate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 22 8:48pm
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IMRT sessions finished now waiting
Back in March I was diagnosed with Gleason 9 prostate cancer, PSA 11. In April started hormon therapy, (Firmagon). In July got a six month...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 7, 2023
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IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)
I haven’t read much about IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy). In 1-2020, I was diagnosed with pc. Gleason score 7 (3+4) and psa of 8.7. Had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 15, 2020
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 4, 2024
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After IMRT, ultrasensitive PSA result < 0.03
HiI completed IMRT on 15 Oct 2023. I got my Ultrasensitive PSA < 0.03 today.It means that my treatment was successful.Thanks
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2024
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Proton beam vs IMRT for intraductal carcinoma of the prostate
Was told by specialist at Mayo in.my case intraductal carcinoma..proton beam was not recommended..said go with imrt..35 rounds..they offer both..wondering why..thought it had less side...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 22 7:35pm