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If those spots are around the capsule, it is still a fairly discreet area that can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203469/

Discussion: What does Capsular Invasion mean? What are the next treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2025

thomas, I understand how you could be feeling. I was treated with radiation in 2004-5. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773052/

Discussion: Biopsy results: I'm very scared and afraid

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Good morning, I had 12 biopsy samples taken. 8 were positive. PSA of 16.Gleason 7 (4+3)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325206/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: What treatments did you choose? Results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

I am 70 years old just had MRI Fusion perineal biopsy, 23 cores total 6 were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013307/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Sorry--I don't want private messages; that setting is intentional. My husband was first diagnosed and treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360222/

Discussion: Where to take Leuprolide infusion? Arm or stomach?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

I wanted to share my experience with Lupron as well. I was originally treated in 2015...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199115/

Discussion: Zytiga for Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2019

The correct answer is "it depends". The issues are obvious and well-known. Surgery has a greater...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090397/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

Hormone therapy is very common for two or three months before surgery. Many radiation oncologist want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204673/

Discussion: Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

I had the permanent brachytherapy {BT} in late 2007. I have been extremely pleased with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001219/

Discussion: Anyone had Permanent prostate brachytherapy? How was your experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I was 4 + 3 = 7 with PSA going from 4.0 - 7.1 before treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360694/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3), ECE, PSA 3 – Considering IMRT + ADT vs. Surgery –

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

First have to read Dr. Patrick Walsh's book " Guide to Surviiving Prostate Cancer " ?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148877/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

Age 70, so I've had a PSA test, generally once a year for many years. PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899712/

Discussion: How many had a previous PSA before / How many didn’t?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879662/

Discussion: Do I Continue Active Surveillance or Consider Intervention?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

My situation was and is similar to yours. Had brachytherapy, and external beam Radiation little over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427599/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer in my bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

@bdouglas67 Yes, PSMA PET scan, biomarker (genomic), and genetic (germline) tests are all necessary before making...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438388/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy Experience - what was your take?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

I (G7, 4+3 (some risk factors), Decipher Intermediate, PET negative) was scheduled for a nearly identical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152240/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

67 yo male, Gleason mostly 3+3, some 3+4. PSA under 10. Subsequent MRI showed no cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821137/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Gleason 9 is serious business. I know that from experience. I’m told that the typical standard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090305/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

I also was 3+4 with 10 out of 14 biopsy cores mostly 3 and a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360049/

Discussion: Husband has Gleason score 3+4 = 7 (Grade Group 2 Perineural Invasive)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

I should think that it will depend on the drug regimen you will be on and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814841/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed - Thoughts about drinking alcohol?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

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