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The history of the SBRT approval in 5 sessions by Medicare is new to me. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345765/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

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Same here, I was 68 y.o. when diagnosed in February. I was Gleason 7 (3+4). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300405/

Discussion: What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2025

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vinny59: if you use radiation, try to pick a narrow margin machine with built in MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067583/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

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@wsx 3+3=6 is a low Gleason score. They don't list the number below this. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986845/

Discussion: IBD prevention before radiation: Is placing a shield effective?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

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There are no drugs specific to proton beam radiation that you’ll need. If your diagnosis requires...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297936/

Discussion: Expensive meds needed after proton beam therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

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@intriagozz Consider asking your doctor who does the biopsy to submit your biopsy material for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132635/

Discussion: 46 year old, two lesions. Pirad4 Pirad3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2024

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scj428: I had 3+4 Gleason. 10.2 PSA and was 69 when treated in January/February. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977966/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

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Kkp10: Generally, nccn.org, created by dr’s for dr’s and patients provides a full complement of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826830/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

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rick137: as indicated by robertmizek , doctors are dedicated but not infallible and they have built...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066986/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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That sounds somewhat if my journey. I was diagnosed in Sept ‘22, Gleason 4+3/7, stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479544/

Discussion: Why I am glad I chose Proton Therapy (for now). Good, bad and ugly.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 10:25am

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