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First of all, welcome to the forum and best wishes for success on wherever your journey...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088693/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

My decision to have surgery when I was diagnosed in January 2014 (age 57) was based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258394/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 8:32am

@lifutang, I am a 74 year old prostate cancer patient sorting through the same decisions as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246247/

Discussion: Why do some only need 5 proton beam sessions and others more?

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Feb 26 10:31pm

Well, welcome to the cancer that has no definitive answer as to what to do... You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214800/

Discussion: 44-yr-old prostate cancer patient seeking advice, thoughts, etc.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 8:45am

Hi @cher60, Thanks for the reply, and yes, the rollercoaster image is spot on, though I’d...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299040/

Discussion: No. Prostate Cancer is not the “good one”

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 11:49am

I was just recommended the same treatment by the Mayo Radiation Oncologist, I am really reluctant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038586/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Stage 3 metastatic prostate cancer patient here weighing in. Speaking for the rest of our group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097865/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Thanks for your comment and question. I’ve see some of your other comments and they’ve always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073532/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

I think my situation is close enough. Apologies in advance for the length. I'm 63 y/o,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956691/

Discussion: Selecting Active Survelliance based on GG1 and small GG2 in biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Instead of starting a new discussion, I hope it's okay to piggyback on this one since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340629/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 6:09pm

My PSA climbed steady for 2 years and I kept putting off the recommended Colonoscopy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322719/

Discussion: For Newly Arrived Bros: A Day In The Life With ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 7:04am

I'm of the opinion that Medicare should send out a fair warning about Advantage plans -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016866/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Merwether, I would hate to guide you wrong as not a doctor or knowledgeable about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922349/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I was 48 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I was Gleason grade 7 (3+4)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876839/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Thanks for the quick reply. Regarding the placement of the carbon markers, I had read that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859967/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Well, others have provided their experiences. With the clinical data you present, the decision not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222786/

Discussion: The Battle Begins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 7:40am

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

The more I read on this forum, the more I am leaning towards no treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041511/

Discussion: Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Responses to all of your comments/questions —> Your questions are right on target. You should continue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332965/

Discussion: Conflicting options - should I get a third?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 6:02pm

What can I say, your experience as you relate it is unfortunate. As I say in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227436/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 7:43am

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