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I had a robotic prostatectomy at Johns Hopkins in November of 2021. I'm not entirely sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891159/

Discussion: How many here developed an inguinal hernia after Prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

My non-medical understanding: PSA rising above .2 indicates recurrence. Sweet spot for treatment. 2 - .4/.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876519/

Discussion: BCR finding in PSMA test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

@trese5524 that is certainly a tough situation to swallow, that the drug that was suppose to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181863/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

Here is a good website to compare odds of cure for the major treatment paths. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168290/

Discussion: What to expect PSA number 4.7? 72 yr old

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Here you go engineer.. Here is a good website to compare odds of cure for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154713/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Here is a good website to compare odds of cure for the major treatment paths. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121429/

Discussion: Stage 3a, Group 9, just discovered. Dr. gave options but have question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Gleason 6 (3+3) initially with PSA of 6 at age 60. Decipher of .26, which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088471/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Here is a good website to compare odds of cure for the major treatment paths. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937209/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I am 75 y/o and had an elevated PSA two years ago, a 5.7 in February...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799036/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

I believe you're likely getting good advice from different folks, it's just that there should probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005186/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

Hey conchman, it sounds to me like the 39 sessions of radiation did a job on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244819/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 4:55pm

Thyroid cancer is not uncommon. They just remove the thyroid and put you on a pill...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226889/

Discussion: RARP Pathology report questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 10:49am

I had the Biopsy prior to the PSMA scan, the PSMA scan showed my cancer was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824886/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Just a few observations about your post. Most men don't have long term ED and incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203446/

Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 5:56am

Happened to view this today, 6 December. I had 2.5 months of proton radiation therapy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185399/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I'll just add to Kevin's explanation that "biochemical recurrence" is by definition PSA related. Prostate-specific antigen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972058/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

I was diagnosed just over a year ago at 70. Initial biopsy showed Gleason 4+3, consultation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949587/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

It sounds like if you received 39 radiation treatments that your health team determined that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976297/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

There is indeed a lot of confusion over this. At one time, cure means you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951854/

Discussion: "Remission" for oligometastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Welcome all. @norske46, I agree. Waiting is the hardest. There are so many factors to think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255674/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

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