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My urologist - a surgeon - ordered the Decipher (0.56) and he went over that and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321265/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 4:46am

Genito urinary Oncologist. Where in the country do you live? I know somebody that has a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151837/

Discussion: For Prostate Cancer what type of oncologist should one see?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

I'm about 5 weeks post radiation. The bowel issues are pretty much resolved. Urinary side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207726/

Discussion: Any Tips For Radiation Patients Who Suffer Constipation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 2:05pm

I have been living with an Artificial Urinary Sphincter for almost two years now and only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273218/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:19am

Thank you. We should all be careful to avoid pushing one form of treatment on another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318865/

Discussion: Questions about Active Surveillance as a treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 5:45pm

Where in the west coast? If you are near San Francisco or Los Angeles, that are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147121/

Discussion: Centers of Excellence versus other providers

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

My surgery was 2 weeks ago. In preparation for the urinary incontinence, I got depends, male...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140949/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

You just may need the MRI reviewed by a different doctor. Hopefully you are going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270987/

Discussion: Fast Rising PSA post mri showing one pi-rads4

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 1:06pm

I had Barrigel inserted along with markers while under anesthesia at Mayo Phoenix. No pain, bleeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085801/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Even if it was 300. The standard is that the PSA should drop to near undetectable,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129568/

Discussion: Slight PSA rise 9 months after radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

My hubby asked to have his PSA checked about three years ago. His doctor said they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310476/

Discussion: Biden will be here soon: Former President metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 2:38pm

What really put me off having immediate treatment when my psa hit 12 was a fear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975676/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@rso, it's my understanding that a nephrostomy tube can remain in the kidney as long as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728784/

Discussion: How long did you have a Nephrostomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I had the SRBT 5 proton sessions at Mayo Phoenix with a SpaceOar gel spacer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282881/

Discussion: SBRT Late Stage Radiation Toxicity-Anyone Experienced These?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 11:19pm

my oncologists told me the end result is the same which you decide to do......so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064166/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Unfortunately, this does happen with some people but it is a minority. I had no real...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224639/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 10:56am

Nothing at the time. Mild ratiation cystitis (urinary-tract irritation) and proctitis became evident a year later....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300310/

Discussion: What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9 8:52am

I had pro act installed in June of 24. I just had my final adjustment two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297381/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5 11:45am

I had salvage radiation 7 years after my prostatectomy. It worked for 2 years. Undetectable. Them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178503/

Discussion: Your PSA Trends after Salvage Radiation & 6 Months of Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

I guess I must be the lucky one, been on Orgovyx for almost a month and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866856/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

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