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@texan1961 My circumstances are very similar to yours. I have 6 tumors. Two are gleason 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484618/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 10:11am

@beachflyer You should be aware that doubling time is not that critical when it comes to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500151/

Discussion: Puzzling about PSA rise 7 years after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 10:45am

Your doctor is giving you the best advice. After a prostatectomy, your PSA should hit Undetectable....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392839/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy. 1st PSA at .30, 2nd PSA at .43, future prognosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

Thanks Jeff for the video, it was encouraging for sure The Dr said my situation was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352639/

Discussion: Hormone Treatment Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

We obviously don't know all the specifics of your diagnosis but in general I think your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262259/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

I had my proton radiation treatments during April-May 2021 (with 6 months of Eligard and SpaceOAR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260699/

Discussion: Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

Oskar, Late 2016: I had gleason 7 with 2A C hopefully contained. Researched Proton Beam but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042548/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Prostate cancer, when detected early, is usually asymptomatic. Has he had any other bloodwork done (CBC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039369/

Discussion: Is weight loss in Stage 1, Gleason score of 6 cancer, normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I would recommend going to a center of excellence (such as Mayo-Rochester). Rural doctors just don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944555/

Discussion: New to Prostate Cancer with a boatload of questions, but who to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

As others have mentioned, your decision is personal and should align with your individual life expectations....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918095/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Great advice and it sounds like a great book. Its just that I've already been through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225721/

Discussion: Do I have Cancer or Not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

mhreed39, I definitely agree with surgery to remove your known aggressive cancer. I was diagnosed 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113246/

Discussion: Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Hi randyn, Sorry to hear about your long term affects of radiation. I had a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258804/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

First off, thank you @paulmsp61 for sharing that link. I found it early in my research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157814/

Discussion: Anyone found an easy way to get a second opinion on pathology?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

sradeb - I completely agree with your guidance and discussions with your husband. If he is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055732/

Discussion: Helping husband understand there is no natural cure

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I had the same question. Why not aquablation for Gleason 7 at least? Maybe not 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298942/

Discussion: Anyone tried aquablation after a PC diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2025

I went with a RP in November, 2022 after biopsy confirmed Gleason 7 (4/3). I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041963/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Given what I've read here, I'd get a couple more PSA tests (at least one) before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872066/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I am 57 and just had my 3-month post radical prostatectomy PSA check (Gleason 7 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827500/

Discussion: Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

You do want to get the PSMA pet test soon, two weeks maximum. If you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295851/

Discussion: Numbers After SRT/ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

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