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I was diagnosed with PC in 2020 and had a prostatectomy in in 2021. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862469/

Discussion: Husband, 71, given one year at best...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I think some more information would be helpful. What was your gleason grade and staging from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875407/

Discussion: BCR finding in PSMA test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Hello, I don’t know if I went into very much about or shared much of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940896/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi! My name is Doug and I’m a very active 60 yr old male. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853209/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

You might find this interesting: https://www.prostatecancer.news/2016/08/low-detectable-psa-after-prostatectomy.html I am almost 7 years post surgery. My PSA was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819463/

Discussion: Detectable PSA 9 years post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

I agree with the statement in this thread. There are so many medical institutions that do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903436/

Discussion: New to Prostate Cancer with a boatload of questions, but who to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Perineal prostatectomy at 54. Undetectable PSA till recurrence at 68. Stage 4 at 76, and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988957/

Discussion: Stage 4 PC Longevity: Anyone have prostate cancer more than 10 years?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Hi there @bobpros. I just opened my computer and found your post. So....let me take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325350/

Discussion: High PSA three years post op

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2020

PSMA PET scans have greater accuracy at higher PSA levels. I think below .2 sensitivity is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917009/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

@itterac, Finasteride is typically used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia). It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914068/

Discussion: Anyone else on Finasteride?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

PSA 5.3 Gleason 9 Bio reoccurrence 90 days post Radical Prostatectomy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898308/

Discussion: Has anyone had PC that is very aggressive and a very low low PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I am 81yo and had a radial prostatectomy in September 2018. I have always had low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919778/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I had three of these biopsies over a period of 4 years of active surveillance. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951430/

Discussion: Your experience during & after Transrectal Prostate Biopsy (TRUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I can only tell of my experience. I had a radical prostatectomy in 2008 and like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960097/

Discussion: Post RP Treatment Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Radiation does not drop PSA instantly, it gradually drops.... Radical prostatectomy should be zero PSA

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909373/

Discussion: What care, tests, treatment and follow-up do you have after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I am doing very good, back to normal one year later. I give all the credit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964502/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Biochemical Recurrence (BCR) after prostatectomy is not uncommon and often defined as PSA greater than .2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973812/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

@dontpanic67, I moved your question about fluctuating (and slowly rising) PSA 3 years after prostatectomy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976083/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I'm chuckling at the thought that any of us would know enough to answer your question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998425/

Discussion: The situation after Zytiga

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 12:07pm

Hi, your question seems simple, but the answer is complicated. First it’s easy to react to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003055/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 1:44pm

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