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I got the 5-fraction SBRT, total 40 Grey, without the SpaceOAR. (I believe that the spacer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337396/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2025

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I was 3+4 with a high Decipher score. Underwent 39 sessions of VMAT with the TrueBeam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340191/

Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

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This is good information to know… I will be having a consultation with a RO who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799208/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

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My SBRT treatment at Mayo used 3mm margins. The prep was placement of 4 gold seed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889179/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

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This is the reason they developed SpaceOAR and similar products. They are to protect the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372574/

Discussion: Side effect of Radiation +ADT Orgovyx on Sexual function

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

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Hey brianjarvis, Thanks for sharing your PC history and treatment planning! It's all helping me come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242914/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2025

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ViewRay has 1/2 the immediate side effects compared to Varian according to UCLA and they have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941365/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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Rectal tissue does not tolerate radiation well so, moving the rectum away from the field of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279949/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

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I will have completed my 20th treatment on May 16. No SpaceOAR gel used. Some minor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859647/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

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I agree with @brianjarvis. The expertise with technique is really important. Doctors, in general, are not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326830/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

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