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Hi, I’ve been a Mayo patient of Dr. Tollefson for five years and am on active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273034/

Discussion: Choosing Active Surveillance over any further treatment at this time

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 4:33am

I was 62 when diagnosed (last year) and also chose active surveillance…

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031096/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

71, diagnosed at 67, four years active surveillance, RP 3 days ago

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144029/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

@wsartor, what are the criteria for you and your team to move from active surveillance to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061618/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

@palli58, I to am active surveillance. 65,yrs old active life style.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954534/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Just another piece of the puzzle...good news, it may indicate continued active surveillance. Kevin

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792346/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Very interesting! I was to be on active surveillance until my Decipher came in. It's interesting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258834/

Discussion: Ignoring Prostate Cancer Entirely

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 4:58pm

@steveess, welcome. Are you on active surveillance or waiting to discuss your treatment plan? How are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070303/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

How old were you at the time you decided on active surveillance, if you don’t mind...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030927/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

@clandeboye1 Agree. I wish I heard those say "watchful waiting" were saying "active surveillance."

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142606/

Discussion: Confusing Messaging about Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I am also stage 1 Gleason 6 and on active surveillance. Had psa test last week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904754/

Discussion: PSA, cancer and life insurance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

@sanway, if active surveillance were an option in your situation, would you have felt comfortable with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663032/

Discussion: Active Surveillance proves better for low-risk prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

The biopsy results you posted would indicate that those immunohistochemical tumor markers were "negative" and thus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793042/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

I had a RP in April 2018 after being on Active Surveillance for 2 years. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823057/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

Most research shows removing Gleason 6 or active surveillance results in similar life expectancy. Real question...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103387/

Discussion: Am I Under-Reacting to my Prostate Cancer Proposed Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Thanks for sharing. Were you on active surveillance with the 3+3? How long before you got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191611/

Discussion: Pursue 2nd opinion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I think if you are above 70 years old it is advisable not to take any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032338/

Discussion: Active Surveillance As A Choice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

After my surgery, I learned that I had cancer in a lymph node. I chose active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:28am

@callibaetis I am pre - diabetic and on Active Surveillance . What are your thoughts on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272452/

Discussion: Metformin and ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 9:58am

I was diagnosed this past June. Had an MRI in August and found another spot. Active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633950/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2021