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79 yr old PSA 5.1, biopsy showed GS 7(3+4) on 6/14 cores, GS 7(4+3) on 1/14...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107896/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

If you watch the 2023 PCRI Video and see Dr. Carl Rossi talking about radiation you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347291/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 hours ago

I dealt with 3 top institutions and all had their procedures and protocols. Mayo emphasizes proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313965/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 10:39am

Interesting. My oldest brother is 78y, was recently diagnosed with PC with similar numbers as yours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316090/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:01pm

Respectfully, let me clarify: For the record, I confused Nanoknife (which uses electroporation to kill cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139674/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

So many helpful comments, this is a great community, very grateful I found it... I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852811/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

Well, here goes my story… I’ve had prostate cancer cents 55 years of age. At 57...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797061/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hi. Welcome to the forum. We’re here to help. I’m a prostate cancer patient so please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123224/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Great questions. My insurance at the time would not cover anything but a standard 12 core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111571/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I'm struggling with the decision of what treatment to do for my prostate cancer in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212144/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:56am

Instead of starting a new discussion, I hope it's okay to piggyback on this one since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340629/

Discussion: Brachy therapy or Prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 6:09pm

Solesky, your situation is very similar to mine: last year I was diagnosed with 4 cancerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098118/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Hi @cher60, Thanks for the reply, and yes, the rollercoaster image is spot on, though I’d...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299040/

Discussion: No. Prostate Cancer is not the “good one”

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 11:49am

There’s a recent video that shows that if you have cribriform the cancer is more aggressive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193509/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hi Laojia, If you are getting SBRT/Cyberknife alone, it will be at substantially higher amounts. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096755/

Discussion: When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

My PCP was concerned because my psa was fluctuating and he ordered a biopsy. My psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876292/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I agree with peterj116 "don't get ahead of yourself and there is no point in researching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154195/

Discussion: One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Perform routine DRE's? PSA? You decide. A few years ago the medical establishment decreed that routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790278/

Discussion: PSA Persistence after RP and Salvage Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

I wanted to add this caveat as there are multiple men replying who are in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991116/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

@tango32652 My COT, course of treatment, was going to be ADT, specifically Eligard, for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091680/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

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