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Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts. It seems you and I both had the benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324867/

Discussion: The Gray Area of Favorable Intermediate Risk 3+4=7

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 10:08am

It was a 3+3 on active surveillance. At your age, you could probably avoid ADT because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153078/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

Waiting 18 months with a 3+4 may not have been advisable. There’s a good chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134447/

Discussion: TURP Alternatives

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

Definitely need more information. 3+4 may mean you could go on active surveillance. It could also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347998/

Discussion: Decision to be made on treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14 11:11am

I wouldn't second-guess your decision. Someone has to take *all* the risk factors into account, not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360597/

Discussion: Anyone following a wait and see with a Gleason 3+3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 9:42am

Ah, sorry didn't see your post till now. Yes, your numbers - outside of the Decipher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325740/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 1:42pm

You had a 3+4 Gleason. One main question is what percentage of that 3+4 had cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371542/

Discussion: Totally confuse-How to move forward with my RO & 2nd opinion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15 6:41pm

Your PSA isn’t very high. You might end up finding out you don’t have a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196066/

Discussion: Proton Therapy Vs Prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

I agree with your analysis of AI , However address my question " 'Do I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178042/

Discussion: I need advice to help make a decision.......

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Sorry, I forgot you had your decipher score listed. So many messages it’s hard to keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198965/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Depends on the severity of the biopsy findings and Decipher if it's done. E.g., for gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031023/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 9 February 2012, with localized, low-grade disease. I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030844/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

When I was first diagnosed with 3 + 4 my urologist decided active surveillance was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317798/

Discussion: Questions about Active Surveillance as a treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 9:18am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300160/

Discussion: What questions should I ask at first meeting with the Oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9 3:53am

This study is excellent! Thanks for posting! Besides defining differences in the types and probabilities of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174678/

Discussion: Long-Term Adverse Effects and Complications After Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

How to Interpret a Negative Biopsy After Testing Positive......After a PSA score of 7, and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106136/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

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

My guess is that the experience you describe is related to your specific diagnosis and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388207/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 6 4:17pm

Generally speaking, PSA levels rise slightly with age and a PSA reading may be a result...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149663/

Discussion: PSA levels increase. When to be concerned?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

I had RP April 5 '23. I'm 74. As others have said, the only help I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916982/

Discussion: Scheduling quandary: Can I wait 3 months for my Radical Prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

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