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A lot of good advice previously, but will give you my story/treatment decision. I had just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942808/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Jc76, Thanks for your response! My MRI targeted biopsy was transrectal and under general anesthesia. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208225/

Discussion: Prostate Biopsy Complication

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 9:21am

We need to play the long game. RP at 72, postop pathology confirmed G 9 w/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152783/

Discussion: One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

The side effects of ADR, all types, are well known. The questions is, if your husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113486/

Discussion: How to decide what next for ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Hi @paulchen , I'm sorry to hear you're in our group. Given what I'm reading here,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751760/

Discussion: Active Surveillance vs Treatment Now

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

There are two possibilities...adjuvant or salvage radiation therapy (ART or SRT)... SRT - You could actively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742235/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I'm 61 yrs. old and had to make the nearly identical decision , I had similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072770/

Discussion: My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

Thanks for the quick reply. I am also lucky as my Urologist was at a center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987301/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Good morning. I can only give you my experience which, of course, is not a recommendation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111494/

Discussion: Shortest term of ADT needed for G9, non metastatic PCA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Hello All, its been about a month since I posted and many things have occurred since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087071/

Discussion: 69 years old recent MRI DCE positive PR4

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Yes, one thing is for sure, you need do your own homework and analysis and not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994755/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

100% in agreement Miss Young - all cancer patients deserve respect, support and quality care. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164751/

Discussion: Why does prostate cancer only get 2-5% of funding breast cancer gets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I understand your frustration. You expected a cure with Cyberknife and didn’t get one. I expected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115450/

Discussion: Prostate cancer radiation failed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

a layman’s version… …how SBRT (Stereotactic body radiotherapy) works…A bunch of x ray beams are sent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098355/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Sam - OK you have had a PSMA-Pet and its clear , what does it say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171702/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

There is a penile traction device, "RestoreX", which I purchased based on results from a clinical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933124/

Discussion: Sex after Prostatectomy - I'm the wife

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I am sorry to hear that. When I was diagnosed at age 56 in 2021, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167976/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

Phil, I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer de novo July 27, 2022 - I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002882/

Discussion: Prognosis for Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Well, the .3 meets the criteria for a BCR, a 2nd one in six weeks will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806692/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

scj428, I thought I had posted a reply but do not see it. First know you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980675/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

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