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In general, I say that my cancer is in remission and that I hope it stays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002385/

Discussion: How to discuss post treatment status with Friends and Family

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Good on you, good sir! You've been in this game longer than most of us and,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002004/

Discussion: Stage 4 PC Longevity: Anyone have prostate cancer more than 10 years?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Many data points in PCa; all are relevant, but all are not determinative. WTH does that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000445/

Discussion: Post RP results: PSA and Decipher score. Asking for comments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

I can understand what you are stating about low T and minimal to zero energy. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999151/

Discussion: Zero energy 3+ years after radiation and Firmagon for Stage 1 PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Echo Spino. Well, to boldly go... My understanding is that ADT alone does not kill PCa,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998917/

Discussion: The situation after Zytiga

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I've been struggling with weight issues with degarelix (Firmagon) as well, though I was also on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995801/

Discussion: Difficulty with androgen deprivation (ADT): what helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

It is so complicated, isn't it?! If Jim chooses radiation, he favors HDR brachy, either as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994737/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

@kujhawk1978 wrote "I can say this, six months may be too short, 36 months too long,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992369/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

The information is a compilation of multiple sources including expert webinars and publications. Researchers deterined that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992094/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

The sweet spot will be if you do not experience to occurrence.. I have finished 24months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990156/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I was Gleason 3+4 at no more than 30% in 2 of 12 biopsy samples. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990110/

Discussion: Anyone had a decipher test done? Did the results impact treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

How long were you on the Orgovxy? I was on Lupron for a year. First testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987975/

Discussion: Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Well, here is my 2 cents worth of input: PSA/uPSA testing remains confusing to me in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987637/

Discussion: Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I have the traditional Medicare and TRICARE For Life. The latter functions as Part D. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987486/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

There's some more recent studies that show going before 0.2 has statistically better outcomes. Strangely one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987334/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

JC , thanks for your thoughts here . Yes, I had a prostatectomy about three years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980708/

Discussion: How long after EBRT does the PSA bounce around?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

Rich: My understanding is that PSA after RP that rises above .2 is indicative of BCR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978986/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Thanks @trusam1 No question about following PSA levels post radiation and ADT. I am a big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977688/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Seasuite, Yes PSA levels vary greatly between people PRIOR to treatment. Mine went from 1.3 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976908/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Hey Edmund 1971 thanks for the reply. My Urologist and Radiation Oncologist both believe that my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976461/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

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