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'Glands and Tissues Producing PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen): While PSA is primarily a marker for prostate epithelial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554670/

Discussion: Anyone “below detection" with an ultra sensitive PSA test?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 4:52pm

I had 28 sessions of proton radiation + 6 months of ADT. Though my libido went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554931/

Discussion: In praise of Penis Pills before prostate cancer treatment!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 5:58am

I have been on ADT for eight years and it really hasn’t been a major problem....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554486/

Discussion: Hi from Denmark - Im 67 - PC since 2021 - High risk low volume

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Posted: Apr 19 1:05pm

Congratulations! Did you get a certificate of completion from your team? I got one myself 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556834/

Discussion: End of Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 11:58am

I had my 28th session on Sep 12th, 2024, a day that seemed a long time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556691/

Discussion: End of Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 9:11am

So many choices and things to consider. If you do decide on primary RT, in case...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558152/

Discussion: Treatment options and cribriform

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Posted: 5 days ago

I have a Gleason 4/4 and have been around the horn and back reviewing my options....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1557663/

Discussion: Diagnosed today w/ PCa. Seeking feedback w/ treatment I think I want

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Posted: 6 days ago

@brianjarvis Thanks brian, nope have small right lobe, small left lobe, so nobody interested in focal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559394/

Discussion: Considering Tulsa Pro or Proton radiation (full gland)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

If you have one Gleason 10, you are a Gleason 10 the other numbers are irrelevant....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1560958/

Discussion: What would you do differently?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@diverjer As @wheel1 mentioned, Surgery is possible after radiation. People who have radiation as their primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1561761/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

You have a relatively mild case of prostate cancer. And in your situation radiation would probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562851/

Discussion: Radiation & Recurrence Treatment (Inside & Outside Prostate)

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Posted: 7 hours ago

@mpersonne They say when younger and good health surgery is often the best treatment. But I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540703/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed stage 2. Trying to decide on a treatment plan.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 7:58pm

@chippydoo Not really. Just a classic leather Brooks B17. I'm accustomed to the first couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541684/

Discussion: Bicycling while on ADT & radiation okay?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 6:58am

After a prostatectomy, your PSA is supposed to become undetectable. The fact that yours never did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541133/

Discussion: Getting varied recommendations on treatment after surgery: Confused

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 10:46am

I put your data into the Memorial Sloan Kettering PSA Doubling Time Calculator. While it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541644/

Discussion: Getting varied recommendations on treatment after surgery: Confused

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:54am

Really sounds like you made a good decision moving your treatment. Sorry to see your PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542265/

Discussion: New to the brotherhood, is my event timeline reasonable?

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Posted: Apr 3 6:45pm

@denis76 No Gleason score (diagnosed with a biopsy of the metastasis on my spine, so automatically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542222/

Discussion: We need others' info on Stage 4 prostate cancer.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:20pm

Not myself - I had 28 sessions of proton radiation + 6 months of ADT -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543445/

Discussion: Should I have Recurrence Post SBRT, what are my options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 2:37pm

As for RO vs Surgeon —> What I found was that unlike with a prostatectomy where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543511/

Discussion: MSK Experience - RO vs Surgeon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 4:18pm

6-9 mos ADT with a round of radiation would prob get you 8-10 yrs...or more. but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543824/

Discussion: 81 Year Old male - Prostate Gleason 4+5 with T3b

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Posted: Apr 6 8:02am