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Sounds like you need another opinion, if for no other reason to know your options. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859553/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I would get another opinion. Specifically Dr Scholz with Prostate Oncology specialists. He has been specifically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867056/

Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I was diagnosed with cancer in February of 2018. My PSA had gone from 2 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255692/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

Good morning. Sorry to hear about the equivocal Prostate MRI results but remember that you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133155/

Discussion: 46 year old, two lesions. Pirad4 Pirad3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 7:06am

I had Brachytherapy 46 days ago. I was told the side effects would last no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819648/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Your PSA hasn't risen much at all really but your biopsy results are rather dramatic given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935265/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

I used these charts to make my decision to go for LDR brachytherapy when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092391/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 10:14am

That sounds encouraging. I spoke to a UCLA radiologist who recommended full ablation for me. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080113/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 11:03am

jc76, I was diagnosed in Sept 2022 with Gleason 6 intermediate risk PSA 10.5. Looked into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872057/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I'm 5 months into the battle. I'm on 1000mg of Abiraterone daily with Prednisone. Lupron and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884645/

Discussion: Lupron dosing: side effects for 3 month dose vs. monthly dose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I'm 71, Gleason 9, Stage 2; PSMA PET Scan shows no metastasis and no spread, just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046923/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 1:15pm

@mario326 here is what chatgpt answered when I asked it your question: Yes, side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190702/

Discussion: Can RT side effects come in "waves"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Thanks Colleen. I had brachytherapy in 2012. Full remision (nearly undetectable PSA). I have -2.7 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836375/

Discussion: Cases of osteoporosis correlated with Brachytherapy?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I had two sessions of HDR Brachytherapy at 70. There is no great choice, only a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049450/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:46am

Is your seven Gleason a 4+3 or 3+4. It’s too bad they didn’t put you on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129594/

Discussion: PET/PSMA / Decipher test results back (0.69). Radiation/hormone now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 8:58pm

It might be just how you wrote it but you may be misunderstanding the exact mechanics...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157319/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15 8:18am

I asked about Space OAR with my RO for my upcoming treatments, after hearing about it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812852/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Colleen, I’m having my records reviewed at Mayo and have been told I will be connected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044884/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 3:12pm

I felt obligated to weigh in here even though those involved may already have sought their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880549/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

The rad onco team isn't sure if they are prostate cancer, lung, or what. The one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751824/

Discussion: Low PSA Score with PCa Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

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