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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
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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?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 8, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 12 2:05pm
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 20, 2024
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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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Brachytherapy vs Cyberknife opting out for surgery
Anyone can advise which is the best Brachytherapy or Cyberknife for localized PC? 3+4+7. Right now, opting out from surgery. Waiting for radiological oncology appt...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 1 day ago
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Recurrence after brachytherapy - looking for the best option
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 6 3:09pm
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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 28 6:15am
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Experience with combo Brachytherapy seed implants and EBRT
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2023
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Is Brachytherapy, Cyberknife, or Proton Beam available in Jacksonville
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 2 6:55am