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@chamblee54 My Gleason scores were similar to yours. I also saw multiple ROs and Urologists. Eventually,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025992/

Discussion: Brachytherapy , but they came across a Stricture and cancelled

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I'm 64 now, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 (with 4+3) 7 gleason score....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134661/

Discussion: Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I was diagnosed a year ago. It started with a rise in PSA from the 2s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108515/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

@johnpca, I was able to get some information for you. Mayo Clinic does not currently use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044713/

Discussion: What does Mayo say about MRgRT (e.g. MRIdian)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Hey bonanza, I just finished radiation therapy at Sloan in Commack and met a few men...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240505/

Discussion: Living alone, how long after getting RP can I be on my own?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 8:33am

I agree 100% with the opinion of retiredITguy. You made a great decision by getting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111282/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

With a 3+4=7 you can consider Active Surveillance watch the many you tube videos from Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035166/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I actually had Eligard, not Luprin, back in December, plus 3 weeks of Casodex to counteract...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832281/

Discussion: Lupron…1 dose of 45 mg. When will the affects wear off?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Thanks for sharing your information. The fact that you have three identified lesions, two of which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067326/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Glad to find a conversation on cribriform. My husband is Gleason 3+4. Had a large cribriform...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977454/

Discussion: Cribriform present: What does this biopsy finding mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

The level of cancer you have can often make the decision. I went with HDR brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916660/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I am 65 and ride a road and mountain bike several times a week. My gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882587/

Discussion: Biopsy results, seeing urologist on (6/9/23)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Cribriform pattern is definitely a more aggressive type but even that is broken down into intraductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253714/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 8:28am

I'm 71 and have traditional Medicare. When I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a year ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113199/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

I WENT TO CANCER SPECIALIST AND HE CRIED AFTER HEARING WHAT MY LARGE UNIVERSITY BASED DOCTORS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744469/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer- getting help-questions answered

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Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Anxiety is the worst part of this disease! You have a huge decrease in your PSA,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247880/

Discussion: elimination of testosterone through ADT and aggressive behavior

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 8:56am

It’s amazing how much you learn over time. I regularly use the phrase “If I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345289/

Discussion: Help finding a study re treatment: EBRT plus ADT vs ADT alone

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I am not a doctor. Here are the latest numbers from NCCN directly https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/prostate.pdf Just some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250531/

Discussion: PSA Nadir main deciding factor when one can start on Intermittent ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 5:47pm

Thank you for your comment. A few additional questions: are Lupron injections part of Androgen Deprivation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852829/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

3+3=6 does not have the ability to metastasize and spread. Any ammount of 4 does have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941016/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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