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Biochemical recurrence (BCR) is defined as PSA rising over 0.2 Preferred PSA treatment range is 0.2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896583/

Discussion: Has anyone had PC that is very aggressive and a very low low PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

I had radical prostatectomy 1 year ago and to me he is experiencing normal symptoms. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778781/

Discussion: Abnormal sensation and shorter penis after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Personally, I would skip the Urologist and get something setup with a Radiation Oncologist immediately. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188031/

Discussion: PSA is .4 ng/ mL 3 years after prostectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Hi @bcarr, I agree with you and others members who replied that you'll want to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832425/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I would get a second opinion at a Center of Excellence. My PSA was undetectable for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163671/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I can't comment as I have not gone through what you are experiencing...yet..! A starting point...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092191/

Discussion: 81 year old who had prostate cancer 13 years ago psa risen to 36

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Sorry to hear that your PSA is rising. My PSA was .19 90 days post op....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361866/

Discussion: 2 years post prostatectomy with psa rising

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 6:06am

Respectfully, focal treatment is still experimental. I was the local poster boy for local therapy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139296/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Good to hear that you have finished the IMRT. For your particular case, that probably was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184300/

Discussion: How long between IMRT and brachytherapy boost?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

At 72 I chose surgery at a center of excellence (Johns Hopkins), and would choose it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987067/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Number One: Meet with the RO. I had a 4+3, and a 3+3 and had SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027497/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

Both radiation and prostatectomy are cancer killers; both have statistically equivalent success rates (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122); it all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345389/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 5:07pm

Michael, that’s a good analysis of one vs the other. My decision to have surgery at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234988/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:30am

My experience has been that after my prostatectomy, pills worked OK, a penis pump was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379632/

Discussion: penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 9:34am

Definitely get a third opinion. My particulars were different to yours, but my situation was similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221158/

Discussion: urologist and radiation oncologist aren't on the same page

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 8:56am

As @jeffmarc indicates, some of it has to do with the size of the cribiform glands....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189132/

Discussion: Intraductal Prostate Cancer: Any info about recurrence rates?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

Hello, I had a radical prostatectomy July, 2013. I've had yearly psa test done and results...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647363/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

For what it is worth. I'm 4+3, trying to get IRE. I fully intend to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354734/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23 2:18pm

I'm 67 and had RP in November. In my case they found the cancer was more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344253/

Discussion: 48 Hours Away from RARP, needless to say nervous about it!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 9:15am

Hi Proftom2, I am on Eligard (6 mos) plus abiraterone and prednisone. I was told the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146204/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer, Stage 4, spine & pelvis, Eligard, now abiraterone

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

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