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I have learned more about the planning process(es). One is pre-planned. One is do the planning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213842/

Discussion: Brachytherapy planning and execution

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2018

Hello and welcome to the forum. You’ve joined a club that no one wants to join,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118760/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 9:15am

I had my PSA surge from 3 to 4 in one year and then to 6.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989887/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 5:12pm

I’m 71 and had a rising psa for several years - when it got to 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864023/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

First of all, welcome to the forum and best wishes for success on wherever your journey...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088693/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 3:27pm

I was just recommended the same treatment by the Mayo Radiation Oncologist, I am really reluctant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038586/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 10:05pm

Stage 3 metastatic prostate cancer patient here weighing in. Speaking for the rest of our group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097865/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 9:21am

I think my situation is close enough. Apologies in advance for the length. I'm 63 y/o,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956691/

Discussion: Selecting Active Survelliance based on GG1 and small GG2 in biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Thanks for your comment and question. I’ve see some of your other comments and they’ve always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073532/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23 10:41pm

Merwether, I would hate to guide you wrong as not a doctor or knowledgeable about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922349/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I'm of the opinion that Medicare should send out a fair warning about Advantage plans -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016866/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 12:12pm

I was 48 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I was Gleason grade 7 (3+4)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876839/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Thanks for the quick reply. Regarding the placement of the carbon markers, I had read that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859967/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I understand your frustration. You expected a cure with Cyberknife and didn’t get one. I expected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115450/

Discussion: Prostate cancer radiation failed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 4:47pm

The more I read on this forum, the more I am leaning towards no treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174920/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17 10:55am

The more I read on this forum, the more I am leaning towards no treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041511/

Discussion: Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:56am

I know the anxiousness you are experiencing, I went through it all last year. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821612/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

By all means you may choose your own surgeon at Mayo! I am fortunate to live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019460/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 7:41pm

IMHO, one of the problems with prostate cancer (PCa) is having doctors whose knowledge and skills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707301/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I stumbled across this site recently. I had prostate cancer in 2008 and was an active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817741/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

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