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ADT's are used to slow and/or stop the cancer rate of development. Once that is accomplished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927932/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: Which Treatment to Choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

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@climateguy Yes, they are planning proton facilities in a couple of Canadian provinces, but they likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485088/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 7:51pm

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Hi @buzzliteyear, yes proton therapy is considered SBRT. Here's some info from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sbrt/pyc-20446794#:~:text=Types%20of%20stereotactic%20body%20radiotherapy,that%20are%20near%20vital%20organs. "Types...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209204/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

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I was much-relieved to read about Proton Beam therapy as the better/best alternative to traditional radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494903/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 11:21am

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Had been stable at 6.0, 8 month after last 6.0, had 8.4 -> diagnosis via MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379669/

Discussion: Last PSA Number Before Cancer Diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

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this is very normal and my suggestion to you is to use a skin moisturizer as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009226/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

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@jc76 Off topic, but how do you get those monthly newsletters, and are the mailed, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404815/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

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The big benefit of proton-beam therapy is in fewer side-effects (e.g. risk of bladder irritation); there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986308/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

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If your Prostate Cancer is contained to the prostate, have you considered Proton Beam Therapy? Better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974267/

Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

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I was diagnosed at age 74 with a PSA of 7.7. After the MRI and biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822234/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

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