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Not heard of pi-rads minus, sounds like the doctor is trying to say that this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190544/

Discussion: Pursue 2nd opinion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

Pretty old thread. Wondering if there is any new data on the AS process. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250839/

Discussion: Active Surveillance proves better for low-risk prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:00am

My situation was similar to yours: age 69, 2 of 12 cores with up to 30%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111440/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

One step at a time. You had the MRI because of some concern about family history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358992/

Discussion: MRI diagnosis shows prostrate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 7:03am

From my reading Gleason 3+4=7 often leads to active surveillance, while 4+3=7 often leads to stronger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297045/

Discussion: What side effects, if any, did you have with Cyberknife?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5 6:41am

I REALLY appreciate your comments/response. I’m curious as to why you chose radiation over removal of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858665/

Discussion: Intraductal prostate carcinoma: What is standard treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Yes make sure they use contrast. I was completely asleep for the biopsy. My Gleason score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098515/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

In the ProtecT study, 75% of the men in the Active Surveillance group went on to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042649/

Discussion: Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Another note on PSA. About 2 and 1/2 years in, my PSA rose to .117 ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103199/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Erections, continence, life expectancy. Pick a solution that works for you. I had HIFU at 57....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102093/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

My father and grandfather had prostate cancer diagnosis at around 80. However, it wasn't aggressive, wasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897420/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

That will depend... When you have your biopsy report, that will give you some clinical data...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764360/

Discussion: What are the Odds No Cancer Ever Returns After a radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

Sorry to hear of your ongoing incontinent problem. I have lots of empathy for you. Following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759610/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

In April, 2024 I had the Tulsa procedure at Mayo Jax. I will be 80 on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200857/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

Is it possible for you to go to a center of excellence and get treatment there?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358704/

Discussion: PSA levels increase. When to be concerned?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 4:56pm

I am followed at UCLA and my urologist continues to prefer the transrectal approach for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1383517/

Discussion: Transperineal vs Transrectal biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31 1:12pm

This is, a very clean and simply put definition of surgery vs radiation proceedures. Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296345/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 10:17am

It’s not a new therapy but I believe that it has not been studied enough for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834380/

Discussion: PSA level after Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

You should realize that the urologist is a surgeon, So operating is what he would normally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203352/

Discussion: Not sure test results and recommended treatment match up

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 6:48pm

I'm a 62 y/o with 3+4 on active surveillance (offered prostatectomy, EBRT and AS), PSA 4.6....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880038/

Discussion: Radiation VS. Prostatectomy? Looking for advise on which best for me.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

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