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They did ‘frozen sections’ like this for decades - EVERY cancer surgery used it. Hate to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385820/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3 1:05pm

I have been on ORGOVYX 2 months- went from PSA of over 50 to PSA of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393049/

Discussion: How fast does Orgovyx work to reduce PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13 6:06pm

I chose to use a data-driven approach to select a treatment. > Data indicate that recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348301/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 5:26pm

Not sure I understand the technicalities, but i just had a prostatectomy. I have IDC and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339683/

Discussion: PSE Test for Prostate Cancer Before an MRI and for Re-Occurrence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 11:08am

I am also unfavorable intermediate with no metastases and my radiation oncologist recommended 4 months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778509/

Discussion: Eligard - 1 mo. , 3 mo., 6 months: any difference in side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

A couple links with articles for consideration. With USPSA, we can be focused on the PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733944/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

As @heavyphil mentioned, monitor your PSA and PSA Velocity (as well as your PSA Doubling Time)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353004/

Discussion: Concerned that I have hit BCR

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 7:20am

I heard from two urologists that Decipher was developed to decide on active surveillance in low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261573/

Discussion: How long did you wait for PSMA scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 6:06am

The scans are a huge leap forward in the identifications of recurrence and informing treatment decisions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024689/

Discussion: Negative findings on PSMA scan

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

You brought up an interesting point about PSA. What is the lowest level of PSA detected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074155/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

I had radical prostatectomy July 2013 at 53 years old. Test yearly always came back <.1,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647390/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

You should follow the advice of kulihawk1978 and michaelcharles. To understand the trend; what were your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973856/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Your margins are like mine, very similar. I just had a meeting with my urologist yesterday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261140/

Discussion: Positive margins - Now what?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 11:55am

Apparently, there is a study conducted by Xtandi. This were randomly selected to include all different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074195/

Discussion: 11 anniversaries since diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Thanks @trusam1 No question about following PSA levels post radiation and ADT. I am a big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977688/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I agree with the other comment that it is no reason to panic, but you should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647939/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

heavyphil, all prostate surgeons are urologists. There are urologist who also perform prostate surgery. There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290305/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 10:19am

My surgical findings were pretty much like yours. 4+3, pT3b, seminal vesicle invasion, cancer extending to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995608/

Discussion: BCR Post Prostate Robotic Surgery over 3 years?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

I had proton beam 3 years ago at Mayo in Arizona. As of today October 203...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941549/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

It's a tough call at any age. Welcome to the club no one wants to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252943/

Discussion: Does age influence choice of radiation + ADT over srugery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 4:55am

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