Prostate Cancer Support Group

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....

Have there been any definitive studies done on which is better HDR Brachtherapy before or after RT? Two COE's I've consulted with do it the...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...