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Are there a nomograms or similar tools that would predict recurrence after IMRT/IGRT (without ADT).

In 2015, I underwent 45 sessions of radiation (no ADT) for a small amount of 3+3 and even smaller amout of 3+4, with a pre-radiation PSA of 1.7. My PSA has...

In 2015, I underwent 45 sessions of radiation (no ADT) for a small amount of 3+3...

gary3308

•2 years ago

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How long of a delay in treatment is too long? And how does weak urinary flow interface with RT?

I canceled my RP after some of you gently suggested that I get a second opinion from an RO. I will now be treated by Dr. Biagioli at the SMH Radiation...

I canceled my RP after some of you gently suggested that I get a second opinion ...

Smarks42

•2 years ago

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PSA bounce? after radiation treatment

Hello, My brother was diagnosed with Gleason 4 + 3 about 6 years ago at the age of 55. He had ADT treatment and Radiation His last PSA measurements have...

Hello, My brother was diagnosed with Gleason 4 + 3 about 6 years ago at the age...

breakthecycle

•2 years ago

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Amar Kishan, MD, on Optimal Sequencing of ADT With RT in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

"For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, the optimal sequencing of short-term androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) when delivered with radiotherapy (RT)...

"For patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, the optimal sequencing of shor...

Yearofthecow

•2 years ago

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Is it time to see a Radiation Oncologist?

Hi, I had surgery in December 2021 and my PSA has been rising steadily since. My reading since surgery were: Jan 2022 0.025 Apr 2022 0.023 July...

Hi, I had surgery in December 2021 and my PSA has been rising steadily since. M...

Rams91

•2 years ago

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What is Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

https://youtube.com/shorts/oQw3j-uSLgo?feature=share

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Viagra

Is it worth trying viagra now I had my last ADT injection 3 months ago.

Coggeshall

•2 years ago

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Recent Survey of RO Practices for Conventional Fractionation , Hypofractionation, and SBRT

Practice Pattern Statistics for Initial Local Radiotherapy..........

maley2711

•2 years ago

1 Reply

looking for recommendations,other options, last advice we got from a doc...nubeqa isn't working but let's keep doing it

80 yr old, diagnosed 2020. The best of my knowledge 2 small bone mets, one from initial diagnosis, one from last scan in nov Prostate cancer, stage IV with...

80 yr old, diagnosed 2020. The best of my knowledge 2 small bone mets, one from ...

Spring15-3

•2 years ago

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maybe decision time???

I started May 21 with a diag of aggressive Stage 4 with vast mets, skull, clavicle, sternum, entire spine, sacrum pelvis and hips. Spots in lungs, liver,...

I started May 21 with a diag of aggressive Stage 4 with vast mets, skull, clavic...

katartizo61

•2 years ago

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Which Prostate Cancer patients are right for Active Surveillance ?

Which Prostate Cancer patients are right for Active Surveillance? https://youtu.be/XYlo2h5qaEs

Which Prostate Cancer patients are right for Active Surveillance? https://youtu...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Hours of Fun

Not to be missed by those of us leading dull lives... Got to hand it to the Japanese... https://patents.google.com/patent/JP2007511273A/en

Not to be missed by those of us leading dull lives... Got to hand it to the Japa...

TFBUNDY

•2 years ago

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Undetectable for 8yrs 3mo with Advanced PC.

I got my blood lab test last Friday, all values looked good, especially the <0.008 PSA, Undetectable. That is actually 8 years and 3 months now, or 99 months...

I got my blood lab test last Friday, all values looked good, especially the <0.0...

Wings-of-Eagles

•2 years ago

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Focal Ablation doesn't work (again)

Cryo joins HIFU, FLA, and IRE as substandard focal thermoablation therapies. Aker et al. reported (below) that on biopsy 18 months post-treatment, 35% still...

Cryo joins HIFU, FLA, and IRE as substandard focal thermoablation therapies. Ake...

Tall_Allen

•2 years ago

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Urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients discussed by surgeon Laura Leddy, MD from MSKCC

Urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients discussed by surgeon Laura Leddy, MD from MSKCC https://youtu.be/0VEF3QnlAAo

Urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients discussed by surgeon Laura Ledd...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Maybe a breakthrough in PCa detection?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230207191546.htm It sounds good... more accurate than PSA testing.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230207191546.htm It sounds good.....

Don_1213

•2 years ago

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FYI. Malecare celebrates 25 years of service on March 11 2023

Darryl

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Color Genetic Test

Hi all: I am on AS and was advised to get the color genetic test, which tests genes corresponding to three dimensions: cancer, heart, and medication response....

Hi all: I am on AS and was advised to get the color genetic test, which tests g...

witantric

•2 years ago

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Patient focused panel discusses MRI's, HIFU, and Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients

Patient focused panel discusses MRI's, HIFU, and Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients https://youtu.be/0CtNMkKISYM

Patient focused panel discusses MRI's, HIFU, and Quality of Life for Prostate Ca...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Comfortable Bladder Solution for IMRT & SBRT Figured Out- Hope it is Useful!

I have had now 11 IMRT treatments at UCLA with Dr. KIshan and they have been terrific EXCEPT for the "comfortable full bladder issue" which was like...

I have had now 11 IMRT treatments at UCLA with Dr. KIshan and they have been ter...

JWS13

•2 years ago

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BIOMAT

Something to think about and research. The Biomat is an FDA medical device (NOT APPROVED FOR CANCER TREATMENT)that combines state of the art far infrared...

Something to think about and research. The Biomat is an FDA medical device (N...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

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HFRT and rectal spacer

I have no idea how this may compare to SpaceOAR; in any case this (landed in my email in the past hour)--seems to indicate it may be helpful:...

I have no idea how this may compare to SpaceOAR; in any case this (landed in my...

dentaltwin

•2 years ago

1 Reply

today’s appointment with the oncologist

well had a lot to take in today but was left feeling positive, basically from today I start taking Bicalutamide 150mg tablets for a month , I will get a CT...

well had a lot to take in today but was left feeling positive, basically from to...

ukpete

•2 years ago

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Perplexed Pathology Report Findings

I am a 64 year old male with a strong family history of CaP (father and brother). Late last year I experienced a rapid rise in my PSA 2.8-4.7 within six...

I am a 64 year old male with a strong family history of CaP (father and brother)...

FF1072

•2 years ago

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appointment with oncologist

hi all, got my appointment today with the consultant, should find out what treatment will be coming my way, I’ll try to get as many medical terms in my head...

hi all, got my appointment today with the consultant, should find out what treat...

ukpete

•2 years ago

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Salvage Radiotherapy Info in UK

My PSA seems to be definitely on the move, latest is 0.11 up from 0.085 taken 3 months ago, full history is in my profile. I am sure SRT is now on the cards....

My PSA seems to be definitely on the move, latest is 0.11 up from 0.085 taken 3 ...

julianc

•2 years ago

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Having real tought time with the "Comfortable Bladder Requirement of IMRT (same as SBRT -bladder wise)

I am having a real tough time with the "comfortable bladder" thing with IMRT (same as SBRT w regards the bladder). I have very small bladder and they want it...

I am having a real tough time with the "comfortable bladder" thing with IMRT (sa...

JWS13

•2 years ago

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12 New Prostate Cancer videos

New Videos POPUP CONFERENCE click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVDy5lpogsweFgP5Wwvd8gbuyI829f1-Z

New Videos POPUP CONFERENCE click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVDy5...

Darryl

Partner•2 years ago

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Words and Thoughts

Optimism is not self-destruction. "Optimism is not about providing a recipe for self-deception. The world can be a horrible, cruel place and at the same time...

Optimism is not self-destruction. "Optimism is not about providing a recipe for...

Lrv44221

•2 years ago

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Friend sent me recent MRI. PI-RADS results and is asking for comment.

He’s 75 and in good health (He says he has not had a biopsy yet) Sees urologist Wednesday Thanks Here’s the full report EXAMINATION: MRI PELVIS WITHOUT...

He’s 75 and in good health (He says he has not had a biopsy yet) Sees urologis...

WhatHump

•2 years ago

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All posts for February 2023

Are there a nomograms or similar tools that would predict recurrence after IMRT/IGRT (without ADT).

How long of a delay in treatment is too long? And how does weak urinary flow interface with RT?

PSA bounce? after radiation treatment

Amar Kishan, MD, on Optimal Sequencing of ADT With RT in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer

Is it time to see a Radiation Oncologist?

What is Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

Viagra

Recent Survey of RO Practices for Conventional Fractionation , Hypofractionation, and SBRT

looking for recommendations,other options, last advice we got from a doc...nubeqa isn't working but let's keep doing it

maybe decision time???

Which Prostate Cancer patients are right for Active Surveillance ?

Hours of Fun

Undetectable for 8yrs 3mo with Advanced PC.

Focal Ablation doesn't work (again)

Urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients discussed by surgeon Laura Leddy, MD from MSKCC

Maybe a breakthrough in PCa detection?

FYI. Malecare celebrates 25 years of service on March 11 2023

Color Genetic Test

Patient focused panel discusses MRI's, HIFU, and Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients

Comfortable Bladder Solution for IMRT & SBRT Figured Out- Hope it is Useful!

BIOMAT

HFRT and rectal spacer

today’s appointment with the oncologist

Perplexed Pathology Report Findings

appointment with oncologist

Salvage Radiotherapy Info in UK

Having real tought time with the "Comfortable Bladder Requirement of IMRT (same as SBRT -bladder wise)

12 New Prostate Cancer videos

Words and Thoughts

Friend sent me recent MRI. PI-RADS results and is asking for comment.

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