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A lot of great advice above. I would reiterate, definitely go to a center of excellence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940253/

Discussion: Beginning of my journey with elevated PSA and possible cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

After lots of back and forth on options ny husband elected for robot assisted prostatectomy done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936057/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Hi, Gleason score 4 + 3 = 7. Yes, he had a prostatectomy 2008, clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933838/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

As a 71 yo recently retired Family Medicine physician, I was diagnosed in February with Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924167/

Discussion: Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

The proper use of PSA is for "tracking" or monitoring levels over time. Sometimes, the specific...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921633/

Discussion: How accurate are the PSA Tests?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

I would like to know what does it mean s 068 after a radical prostatectomy. First...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913535/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

I’m weighing in to share my own path. My PSA number trended up last year from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911624/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I was getting my PSA checked every 6 months until I had a 9.4. The recheck...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909105/

Discussion: Very High PSA: What might cause a sudden increase?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I had a PSA go from 2.4 to 4.8 in one year. VA Urologist refused to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906341/

Discussion: Help with PSA reading

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I’m 58 years old, PSA 4.2, asymptomatic. Checked PSA every 6 month only because my dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893039/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I underwent radical robotic prostatectomy just last Monday (May 1st 2023). I feel great and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856177/

Discussion: New to group, usually don’t join groups that would have me as a member

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Hello there, I just had a Radical Prostatectomy on 10/25/23 after initially diagnosed with Prostate Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856126/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Had a recurrence 2.5 years ago after prostatectomy. Radiation and 9 months of hormone therapy was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855983/

Discussion: PSA variation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

@imbimo, thanks for the insight! To give you a little more of a background on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853722/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

Ed: Choices are individual, and I wish you well with yours. I favor treatment. My MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853705/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

After I was in your approximate situation, I learned a few unexpected things. 1) There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833415/

Discussion: Can anyone please find a moment to help decipher our MRI report?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

With prostatectomy any detectable PSA means metastasis. With initial radiation PSA of .2 indicates biochemical recurrence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825155/

Discussion: Is it necessary to continue enzulutimide when PSA continues falling

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Hi @olsente, I'm really sorry for your prostate cancer diagnosis; you are quite young and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814556/

Discussion: Living with metastic prostate cancer: Any positive stories to share?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Hello, as a person who was on “TRT” for 11 years due to my Testosterone levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803326/

Discussion: Defeating Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Personal, non-medical opinion: I would have prostatectomy at a center of excellence or by a very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803209/

Discussion: Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

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