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Hello Ed, I can answer this based on my recent first Psa test which has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390863/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

Great questions. My insurance at the time would not cover anything but a standard 12 core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111571/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I'm struggling with the decision of what treatment to do for my prostate cancer in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212144/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:56am

I have most of my Sigmoid Colon missing from a resection. I also have a fair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281370/

Discussion: Welcome to Prostate Cancer. A Playbook for the un-initiated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 3:41am

Hi. Welcome to the forum. We’re here to help. I’m a prostate cancer patient so please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123224/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Solesky, your situation is very similar to mine: last year I was diagnosed with 4 cancerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098118/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

There’s a recent video that shows that if you have cribriform the cancer is more aggressive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193509/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hi Laojia, If you are getting SBRT/Cyberknife alone, it will be at substantially higher amounts. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096755/

Discussion: When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

My PCP was concerned because my psa was fluctuating and he ordered a biopsy. My psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876292/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Interesting. My oldest brother is 78y, was recently diagnosed with PC with similar numbers as yours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316090/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:01pm

I wanted to add this caveat as there are multiple men replying who are in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991116/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I dealt with 3 top institutions and all had their procedures and protocols. Mayo emphasizes proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313965/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 10:39am

I agree with peterj116 "don't get ahead of yourself and there is no point in researching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154195/

Discussion: One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Perform routine DRE's? PSA? You decide. A few years ago the medical establishment decreed that routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790278/

Discussion: PSA Persistence after RP and Salvage Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

If you watch the 2023 PCRI Video and see Dr. Carl Rossi talking about radiation you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347291/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 1:04pm

@tango32652 My COT, course of treatment, was going to be ADT, specifically Eligard, for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091680/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Hello and welcome to the forum. You’ve joined a club that no one wants to join,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118760/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I had two HDR brachytherapy sessions at Mayo Rochester a week apart in April 2023 (16...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186203/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy treatment recovery process?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I had my PSA surge from 3 to 4 in one year and then to 6.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989887/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I’m 71 and had a rising psa for several years - when it got to 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864023/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

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