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@rsun, I believe Mayo Clinic in Rochester uses Ga-68 PSMA-11 imaging. I recommend contacting Radiation Oncology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071900/

Discussion: PSMA scan at Mayo Rochester - GA68 or Pylarify

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Interestingly, 2 months later I underwent a right lower lung lobectomy (for a tumor found during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988587/

Discussion: 11 months out from RARP: PSA remains undetectable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

That’s why, at any age, knowing your PSA, mpMRI, biopsy, Decipher score and PSMA PET (if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259817/

Discussion: Ignoring Prostate Cancer Entirely

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 6:36pm

Yes: the Axumin is the result of getting a second opinion from Dr. Scholz who determined...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231544/

Discussion: Gleason 4+5, up from 4+3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 11:46am

I would trust the biopsy results. My PSMA turned out to be incorrect. With surgery you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899630/

Discussion: PSMA negative, Biopsy positive

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Thanks everybody for extra information and discussion about this topic. We were never offered any PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261188/

Discussion: What imaging studies you had and what contrast agent was used?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 12:45pm

Gleason Score is 8. PSA is up to 15 No PSMA PET scan, just a CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191007/

Discussion: Stage 4, Hormone Therapy-Resistant: What happens after Chemotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

I forgot to include a key piece of info in my post: I had a PSMA/PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324359/

Discussion: Salvage radiation decision: with or without hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 1:08pm

Hi im interested the same situation. 6 months ago psa went to .20 so did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210447/

Discussion: Did you choose active surveillance? Why was it a good choice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 8:48am

A PSMA PET Scan would detect prostate cancer, but it is not typically used as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074905/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

did you mean 2.0 or .20? The latter is where they recommend PSMA scan. If it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034231/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Pathology report: PSMA activity 4 mm periaortic thoracic lymph node. Subsequent endoscopy with MRI guided sampling....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891306/

Discussion: Treatment advice for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Just an update: the cancer center is new and very nice, and the process was easy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189994/

Discussion: All I want for Christmas is a PSMA: Any special prep?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I'm sorry about your diagnosis as it's quite a shock to learn you have PCa, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169904/

Discussion: Biopsy confirms prostate cancer in 12 out of 12 cores

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

In response to @edmonds1971; a PSA reading of .200 is normally considered a sign of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000767/

Discussion: Post RP results: PSA and Decipher score. Asking for comments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

This is interesting.... In Florida: Patients without insurance coverage (or when an authorization is denied) have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216013/

Discussion: How much does a PSMA cost?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 7:59pm

My PSMA SCAN INDICATED WIDESPREAD BONE metastasis. Prior to this scan I was on aberaterone &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096781/

Discussion: PSMA PET scan found cancer in rib and #3 vertebrae. Any experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Aberaterone drove PSA to zero for about a year. Then PSA started rising and went to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109798/

Discussion: Outside of PSMA scans what tests are important to new patients?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

That is the trend as I understand it. Can find spots on PSMA pet and radiate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016734/

Discussion: What is current norm for length of hormone therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

My Urology Oncologist and Radiology Oncologist both wanted PSMA Pet Scan prior starting Treatments, once cleared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887609/

Discussion: Need Radiotherapy guidance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

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