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PSMA PET Scan didn't show any cancer but psa's over the last year .20, .24, .24,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785161/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

define "pretty high..." I had my surgery in March 2014 also, then BCR in September 2015....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865030/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Another resource that may be helpful is the free Patient Guide by the Prostate Cancer Foundation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241705/

Discussion: Current PSA is .03ug/L after the last 2 readings were < .02ug/L

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 5:01pm

I was diagnosed 6+ years ago at age 51 with Gleason 4+3=7. Surgery with subsequent undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052179/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Many providers consider < .1 with ultrasensitive that stays there non detectible. With that said I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218866/

Discussion: Worried about recurrence years after radical retropubic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 10:08am

I’m trying to decide whether I should get the salvage radiation after a recurrence. My PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279535/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 4:48pm

I would think that is excellent. If your nadir was "undetectable" then recurrence would be indicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061232/

Discussion: What PSA to expect after radiation and ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I was Gleason 3+4, had RP, and had a positive margin. The prostatectomy provided me with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054537/

Discussion: Positive margins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

https://www.prostatecancerfree.org/compare-prostate-cancer-treatments/ Here is a good website to compare odds of cure for the major treatment paths....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154719/

Discussion: What should I do for treatment plan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

My meeting this week with my radiation oncologist resulted in a decision to begin 25 SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316733/

Discussion: Recurrence in pelvic lymph node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 4:09pm

Keep in mind that it is not the absolute PSA number that is important--it is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069788/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

@melvinw @melvinw Thank you for taking the time to respond to my inquiry. The impetus for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390611/

Discussion: Vesicourethral Anastomosis and BCR

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9 10:44pm

You might Google AI your question There's a Dr. Roy who is following this. The follwing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377473/

Discussion: Can Prostate Cancer "Take a New Trajectory"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 12:27pm

Hi James I had 28 or so radiotherapy sessions which held my PSA down near undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177125/

Discussion: PSA six weeks after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

I’m on my second recurrence. I personally don’t believe that anyone is “Cured”. I believe that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160807/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I recommend a discussion with a medical oncologist that specializes in prostate cancer to walk you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027827/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I have no idea, I’m not a doctor. But it seems to me that for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380633/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 2:30pm

Hi Mike, I'm in a similar boat. Prostatectomy was 9 months ago, with positive surgical margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393172/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy. 1st PSA at .30, 2nd PSA at .43, future prognosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14 3:51am

I am new her so I can not be of much use, but after reading so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284095/

Discussion: What are the chances of prostate cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 2:08pm

Isn’t BCR defined as >.20? So he’s not there yet? Median time to BCR ranges from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996228/

Discussion: PSA detectable 18 mos after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

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