Hello Everyone, this is an update on a video we did 4 years ago. CyberKnife is mentioned in other videos but we had many people ask for a standalone update. You can view our previous videos here: www.youtube.com/@ThePCRI/search?query=cyberknife
Thanks again to you both. Good to know there are special doctors like yourselves that really care. Your information about prostate cancer is invaluable. Thank you both.
Invest in your best future and travel, if necessary, to the best center for the treatment you select. A shout out for the American Cancer Association for sponsoring Hope Houses in so many locations. My wife and I stayed in one while I completed SBRT. It was a wonderful community of other cancer patients and a great support for us.
I did my research, didn’t settle for first and second opinions. I changed Medicare plans, so I could consult with Moffitt at USF in Tampa, FL. Between them and PCRI recommending SBRT as my best option, I was able to make a very well informed decision! I’m 6 weeks out today from finishing my treatment, and feeling completely back to myself! Only missed 1 week of band practice, church and exercise! I had some secret weapons to fight the side effects I experienced, and feel I recovered VERY quickly! Best part, the bloody thing still works, couldn’t be happier! I realize this video is dated, but SBRT is in my opinion, the only choice today!
@@bobcurran2881 I wanted to give this a short time before answering, and I can say yes fully functional! It’s slightly, let’s say different, than before but totally operational!
@@theobauer4845 I’ll be 67 in about a week, and was just into Gleason 7. There was 1 out of 5 positive tissue samples that was 4+3 the rest were all 3+3, all from 6 samples on the right side. No sign of tumors on digital or MRI, it was a very early diagnosis fortunately for me!
Try not to worry. It is straight forward procedure. Be the doctor starts, they will ask you if you have any questions. If you do ask. They will explain the procedure and again ask you if you understand what’s going to take place. You will then prepare yourself for the procedure. Just relax and the doctor will be explaining what’s going on. I’ve gone through the biopsy and I have had surgery to have my prostate removed because it was cancerous. I’m recovering now after six weeks out from my surgery. Hang in there and I wish you the best!
Introduction is so right. Lots of marketing going on especially with the Focal treatments. Very sad. Rather than being really concerned with outcomes those marketing their method are profit driven. Thanks for your unbiased and honest information! When you have the time and information please do a segment on IRE aka NANO Knife unless you already have.
That’s why you have to be your own patient advocate! I did my research, didn’t settle for first and second opinions. I changed Medicare plans, so I could consult with Moffitt at USF in Tampa, FL. Between them and PCRI recommending SBRT as my best option, I was able to make a well informed decision! I’m 6 weeks out today from finishing my treatment, and feeling completely back to myself! Only missed 1 week of band practice, church and exercise! I had some secret weapons to fight the side effects I experienced, and feel I recovered VERY quickly! Best part, the bloody thing still works, couldn’t be happier! I realize this video is dated, but SBRT is in my opinion, the only choice today!
Is there a PCRI video on Re-current Prostate cancer initially treated with Radiation and Re-Treat the re-current prostate specific cancer with Cryosurgery of the already radiated prostate? Thank You
A good bit of research is required. Look around for Google reviews/ other reviews about local doctors who have experience in Cyberknife even if he happens to be a little away from your location. As Dr. Scholz says, experience is of prime importance. I got my done from a highly experienced Cyberknife expert with more than a decade of experience (who had remarkable results even with brain tumors). Everything went smoothly for me with no side effects (except for tinge of blood in urine for a week) and my PSA dropped from over 50 to 1.5 within a few months and is holding steady with nothing visible in PSMA PET CT and MRI done every 3 months. It is now more than a year and am happy with my decision.
Just curious on how long it usually takes to get scheduled for fiducials and spaceOAR? I’ve been waiting over a month and still haven’t received an appointment for this procedure. I’m in a fairly large city with multiple medical centers.
In Miami Florida I could not get spaceoar . Miami cyberknife told me they do not use it I have been fine so far but it has been 6 months both the prostate and lymph node
I think Spaceoar is for people who have to be radiated on the posterior part of the prostate. I had it on the anterior part and when I asked the doctor specifically he said it was not needed in my case as the radiation was excluded from that area.
Just received biopsy results 3+4=7. Having watched a lot of these kinds of videos, figuring out the path forward is overwhelming. Previously I’ve dealt with BPH urinary symptoms and had a Urolift procedure. I’ve now learned that the Urolift implants completely eliminate the value of a prostate MRI-the implants block the view of the prostate in the MRI image! Extremely frustrating, now that I understand the value of MRIs in this process. Of course the Urolift surgeon never mentioned that issue. I moved on from him for a number of reasons. My current Urologist tells me radiation wouldn’t be a good solution for me due to my urinary issues. Can anyone confirm this? It seems like all the doctors are biased in favor of their own specialties (in this case surgery). Does anyone know how you can get an unbiased assessment?
Can the doctor provide some of the latest knew treatments, ie, cryo, microwave, t-cell injections and others that are looking promising? I have heard the field is backing away from cryo. Wonder what is on the horizon?
Thank you so much for all you do. You have been the primary source of knowledge and information i have referenced as i deal with this disease. What about the side effects and potential problems with SpaceOAR? Ref: Alireza Aminsharifi et al. J Endourol. 2019 Oct
He may be a medical oncologist but if you look at his background and his passion for the cause he comes out as a Prostate cancer specialist with the efficacy and safety of the patient as his prime motive. I decided to go for my Cyberknife treatment only after watching all his videos on pros and cons of various treatment options. And I don't regret my decision.
Hello, this is an update on a video we did 4 years ago. CyberKnife is mentioned in other videos but we had many people ask for a standalone update. www.youtube.com/@ThePCRI/search?query=cyberknife
@@ThePCRI Thank you! In France, they want to have 10 years of perspective (and not 5) on late toxicities such as radiation proctitis for stereotaxy, the cyberknife, and only use it for those over 70, at least in the main public medical centers. 3 private centers have already switched to use it - without taking into account the guarantee limits beyond 5 or 6 years of randomized trials on late toxicities. For the spacer gel, it's the same thing. It is still undergoing “Sabre” testing. A pity! But we're not going to tempt the devil by asking to be treated by people who don't have the learning curve of 30 patients with spaceoar. So it is low-dose brachytherapy without gel for favorable intermediate localized cancers which is recommended in our country.
Hello Everyone, this is an update on a video we did 4 years ago. CyberKnife is mentioned in other videos but we had many people ask for a standalone update.
You can view our previous videos here: www.youtube.com/@ThePCRI/search?query=cyberknife
Thank you for the subject mattet
Thanks again to you both. Good to know there are special doctors like yourselves that really care. Your information about prostate cancer is invaluable. Thank you both.
Invest in your best future and travel, if necessary, to the best center for the treatment you select. A shout out for the American Cancer Association for sponsoring Hope Houses in so many locations. My wife and I stayed in one while I completed SBRT. It was a wonderful community of other cancer patients and a great support for us.
A timely re-post. TY. PSMA-PET is coming soon. So, treatment path discussion shortly after. Many thanks for all these videos.
Although I didn't learn anything new, this was an excellent video on what to expect from treatment with radiation.
I did my research, didn’t settle for first and second opinions. I changed Medicare plans, so I could consult with Moffitt at USF in Tampa, FL. Between them and PCRI recommending SBRT as my best option, I was able to make a very well informed decision! I’m 6 weeks out today from finishing my treatment, and feeling completely back to myself! Only missed 1 week of band practice, church and exercise! I had some secret weapons to fight the side effects I experienced, and feel I recovered VERY quickly! Best part, the bloody thing still works, couldn’t be happier! I realize this video is dated, but SBRT is in my opinion, the only choice today!
Congrat,s kvmalley on SPRT-Can you say your male organ is in performance mode-no side effects,,,ty..
Great news! It's always to hear from guys who suffered this disease and are recovering from whatever treatment!
How old are you? What was your gleason Score?
@@bobcurran2881 I wanted to give this a short time before answering, and I can say yes fully functional! It’s slightly, let’s say different, than before but totally operational!
@@theobauer4845 I’ll be 67 in about a week, and was just into Gleason 7. There was 1 out of 5 positive tissue samples that was 4+3 the rest were all 3+3, all from 6 samples on the right side. No sign of tumors on digital or MRI, it was a very early diagnosis fortunately for me!
Going for a biopsy next week. This news is unnerving. All new to me😢😢
Try not to worry. It is straight forward procedure. Be the doctor starts, they will ask you if you have any questions. If you do ask. They will explain the procedure and again ask you if you understand what’s going to take place. You will then prepare yourself for the procedure. Just relax and the doctor will be explaining what’s going on. I’ve gone through the biopsy and I have had surgery to have my prostate removed because it was cancerous. I’m recovering now after six weeks out from my surgery. Hang in there and I wish you the best!
It's after 2am here..have mine at 930am..not crazy about it but I know I have to get it done
not painful. not fun, though. just another step to understanding. best of luck!
@@berlymahn thanks
Introduction is so right. Lots of marketing going on especially with the Focal treatments. Very sad. Rather than being really concerned with outcomes those marketing their method are profit driven. Thanks for your unbiased and honest information! When you have the time and information please do a segment on IRE aka NANO Knife unless you already have.
That’s why you have to be your own patient advocate! I did my research, didn’t settle for first and second opinions. I changed Medicare plans, so I could consult with Moffitt at USF in Tampa, FL. Between them and PCRI recommending SBRT as my best option, I was able to make a well informed decision! I’m 6 weeks out today from finishing my treatment, and feeling completely back to myself! Only missed 1 week of band practice, church and exercise! I had some secret weapons to fight the side effects I experienced, and feel I recovered VERY quickly! Best part, the bloody thing still works, couldn’t be happier! I realize this video is dated, but SBRT is in my opinion, the only choice today!
How many days before the medicines for emptying stomach to take
Is there a PCRI video on Re-current Prostate cancer initially treated with Radiation and Re-Treat the re-current prostate specific cancer with Cryosurgery of the already radiated prostate? Thank You
great explanation tks
how to find out who are the top cyberknife providers??
A good bit of research is required. Look around for Google reviews/ other reviews about local doctors who have experience in Cyberknife even if he happens to be a little away from your location. As Dr. Scholz says, experience is of prime importance. I got my done from a highly experienced Cyberknife expert with more than a decade of experience (who had remarkable results even with brain tumors). Everything went smoothly for me with no side effects (except for tinge of blood in urine for a week) and my PSA dropped from over 50 to 1.5 within a few months and is holding steady with nothing visible in PSMA PET CT and MRI done every 3 months. It is now more than a year and am happy with my decision.
Just curious on how long it usually takes to get scheduled for fiducials and spaceOAR? I’ve been waiting over a month and still haven’t received an appointment for this procedure. I’m in a fairly large city with multiple medical centers.
How can I find a Center for Excellence in my area?
In Miami Florida I could not get spaceoar . Miami cyberknife told me they do not use it I have been fine so far but it has been 6 months both the prostate and lymph node
Very topical...it's like the constant advertising of expensive drugs on television..time will tell
I think Spaceoar is for people who have to be radiated on the posterior part of the prostate. I had it on the anterior part and when I asked the doctor specifically he said it was not needed in my case as the radiation was excluded from that area.
Just received biopsy results 3+4=7. Having watched a lot of these kinds of videos, figuring out the path forward is overwhelming.
Previously I’ve dealt with BPH urinary symptoms and had a Urolift procedure. I’ve now learned that the Urolift implants completely eliminate the value of a prostate MRI-the implants block the view of the prostate in the MRI image! Extremely frustrating, now that I understand the value of MRIs in this process. Of course the Urolift surgeon never mentioned that issue. I moved on from him for a number of reasons.
My current Urologist tells me radiation wouldn’t be a good solution for me due to my urinary issues. Can anyone confirm this? It seems like all the doctors are biased in favor of their own specialties (in this case surgery). Does anyone know how you can get an unbiased assessment?
Have you guys done a video on Nanoknife?
Can the doctor provide some of the latest knew treatments, ie, cryo, microwave, t-cell injections and others that are looking promising? I have heard the field is backing away from cryo. Wonder what is on the horizon?
can TP take out two small adjacent nodes in the same proceedure?
yes
Thank you so much for all you do. You have been the primary source of knowledge and information i have referenced as i deal with this disease.
What about the side effects and potential problems with SpaceOAR? Ref: Alireza Aminsharifi et al. J Endourol. 2019 Oct
Yes, but where is a list of centers of excellence?
Hello Mr. Whitfield, our helpline will be able to assist you. You can reach them at pcri.org/helpline
As much as I appreciate Dr. Scholz and his talks, but he’s a medical oncologist. Can we hear about radiation therapy from a radiation oncologist?
He may be a medical oncologist but if you look at his background and his passion for the cause he comes out as a Prostate cancer specialist with the efficacy and safety of the patient as his prime motive. I decided to go for my Cyberknife treatment only after watching all his videos on pros and cons of various treatment options. And I don't regret my decision.
First comment! ❤️💓❤️💓❤️💓
Wow! Amazing!!!!! So happy for you.
You are a winner!
This video is not new, isnt it? I remember well being so interested in it, some months ago. Or am I getting channelling your posts 😂?
Hello, this is an update on a video we did 4 years ago. CyberKnife is mentioned in other videos but we had many people ask for a standalone update. www.youtube.com/@ThePCRI/search?query=cyberknife
@@ThePCRI Thank you! In France, they want to have 10 years of perspective (and not 5) on late toxicities such as radiation proctitis for stereotaxy, the cyberknife, and only use it for those over 70, at least in the main public medical centers. 3 private centers have already switched to use it - without taking into account the guarantee limits beyond 5 or 6 years of randomized trials on late toxicities. For the spacer gel, it's the same thing. It is still undergoing “Sabre” testing. A pity!
But we're not going to tempt the devil by asking to be treated by people who don't have the learning curve of 30 patients with spaceoar. So it is low-dose brachytherapy without gel for favorable intermediate localized cancers which is recommended in our country.