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I WENT TO CANCER SPECIALIST AND HE CRIED AFTER HEARING WHAT MY LARGE UNIVERSITY BASED DOCTORS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744469/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer- getting help-questions answered

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Hi jc76, I met with my urologist and oncologist at one highly regarded hospital in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868896/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I am 75 y/o and had an elevated PSA two years ago, a 5.7 in February...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799036/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

Dear buckeye54, I understand the feeling you're having. It's the same one I had nearly 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642902/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

I was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer. My PSA was 24. I switched my primary care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153980/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment: stereotactic body radiation therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

I am concerned about the Lupron shoots - have been thru 20 proton beam therapy session-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009448/

Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 11:59am

Normal process is to work with a Urologist first, for testing, diagnosis and recommendations regarding treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987647/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Dr to guide conversation on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

You need to understand that the Gleason score actually has little to do with how serious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166444/

Discussion: Dropping PSA score with Gleason score of 7

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2017

northoftheborder, Proton radiation is very different from photon. If you had photon you probably had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967314/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Hi Norma, @ojosverde, You must be so worried about your son. Let me start by spelling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977424/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Diagnosed with Gleason 3+3 in Sept 2022. PSA 10.5. Similar circumstance to you. Recommend you read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898348/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PC at 60 years old. Gleason 3+3, PSA 14.92.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

First I agree with bjroc about not rushing to Pca treatment because of the BPH. So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004198/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 1:08pm

That makes a lot of sense. Like you, I was happy to risk some mild irritation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138173/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8 8:25am

On boards specific to active surveillance, you may find someone but I would be surprised if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174613/

Discussion: Is anyone with Gleason 4+3=7 trying active surveillance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@imbimbo, that sounds very uncomfortable, not to mention frustrating to have to delay treatment. Your question:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772127/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Finish PT at Mayo Rochester January 19, 2023. Experienced urinary restriction which I believe was due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900149/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Don’t make any decision until you consult proton beam therapy. Unless you live in one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866399/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Hi Mike, your schedule for Lupron and Proton Beam treatment is exactly one year after mine....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312551/

Discussion: Follow up after proton beam treatment: GREAT PSA NUMBER

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

@waynen Thanks for the response! As I said in a previous post, my MRI Guided (Fusion)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255721/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2019

I started taking Flomax 5 days after I started proton beam therapy pain during urination. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872126/

Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

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