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@ozelli No ADT and received 30 rounds of radiation (proton). Was diagnozed initally at itermediate risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046159/

Discussion: PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:03am

I bike a lot, 5000 miles a year, on the road, gravel, dirt, home trainer. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976362/

Discussion: PSA test and bike riding after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

2010 2.5 months at Loma Linda for proton radiation therapy (the time currently with new procedures...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049317/

Discussion: PSA at 3 months after radiation: Should it be lower?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 7:16am

Several question are implied here: 1. Are regular cyclists more likely than non-cyclists to get prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037140/

Discussion: Cyclists and prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 11:55am

ok, one part of your treatment decision is decided based on clinical data, IMRT to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037253/

Discussion: IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 2:41pm

Time to find a new doctor--that ridiculous and flippant response to your concern about a PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054410/

Discussion: My numbers up to 9: Told it was because I don't use it enough?!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 6:07pm

osvtampco, the next test is usually an MRI. We like the MRI later combined with ultrasound...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055480/

Discussion: I had 2 PSA tests given by Kaiser 10.9 and 11: What test is next?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 4:53pm

I've been struggling with weight issues with degarelix (Firmagon) as well, though I was also on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995801/

Discussion: Difficulty with androgen deprivation (ADT): what helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 9:39pm

I just saw this discussion from a current medical conference (ESMO 2023), which relates directly to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964742/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Seasuite: it sounds as if you skipped the Urologist as your family doctor was comfortable with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976003/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Seasuite, Yes PSA levels vary greatly between people PRIOR to treatment. Mine went from 1.3 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976908/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Just no way to know for sure. I'm 65, was on AS for 8 years. 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955959/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I'm confident your radiation oncologist will tell you how PSA is the best way to detect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977599/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Rich: My understanding is that PSA after RP that rises above .2 is indicative of BCR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978986/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I had the Pluvicto treatment at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I had 3 infusions. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974153/

Discussion: Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

They are both permanent so I assume you mean either HDR or LDR. I had HDR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986433/

Discussion: Anyone had Permanent prostate brachytherapy? How was your experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

My Xtandi has failed after 8 months PSA rising to 6.5 from 1.0 What is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987013/

Discussion: Stage 4 PC Longevity: Anyone have prostate cancer more than 10 years?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Just a follow up to your reply. I asked my MO at JH and his very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991106/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 5:45am

@kujhawk1978 wrote "I can say this, six months may be too short, 36 months too long,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992369/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 10:04am

I started my SRT much earlier in the PSA rise (.091) So can't offer much but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005167/

Discussion: PSA (0.32) after salvage radiation unchanged from PSA before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:44am

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