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I don't believe HDR Brachytherapy involved a catheter, but I never went through the procedure.
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An excellent recommendation . My team also looked at SBRT , NanoKnife and HDR Monotherapy (...
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I suggest going to PCRI.org You-Tube videos and search for Brachytherapy 101 and also watch the...
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I agree. After researching the options this course of treatment struck me as providing the best...
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@jc76 Ask your RO if, for example, he thinks Michael Zelefsky in NY knows anything. Zelefsky...
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I would educate my self by seeing a Radiatiion Oncologist . Investigate LDR & HDR Brachytherapy...
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ED after prostatectomy? Any first hand experiences overcoming it?
I originally had brachytherapy in 2020. I chose that so I could continue my active sex life with my wife. The cancer responded favorably and...
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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...
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Next steps for metastatic low volume
My history: Brother prostate cancer at 58 metastatic regional still alive now at 69 after removal and hormone therapy. Now has recurrence after going off...
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Burning and frequent urination beginning 5 months after having salvage
I completed external beam radiation therapy 4 years ago after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. My subsequent PSA's decreased dramatically for 2 years. They began...
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Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms?
I've been on active surveillance for two years. I also have some BPH-like symptoms and take Flomax for it. I may need to get treatment...
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elimination of testosterone through ADT and aggressive behavior
I wanted to solicit your thoughts on something that has been on my mind regarding my treatment. I started Firmagon 2months ago, PSA went from...
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Recurrent prostate cancer: It's come back
In 2012 I had a positive Biopsy for prostate cancer. Initial Gleason score of 3+3. Chronology is as follows (w/Chart): *Dec 2012 - Brachytherapy PSA...
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Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?
As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...
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Advice from the Trenches for New Members of this Cursed Club
So, you’ve just heard the words: prostate cancer. Welcome to the club no one wants to join — there’s no handshake, no jacket, and the...
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Should I try using TRIMIX while on ADT?
ATTN MODERATOR: I’m aware that there is another post here related to TRIMIX. I’ve gone through it and could not find an answer that applies...
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