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I inherited my dads funky prostate, so i have seen many urologists starting in my 30s....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024018/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Too many guys panic and do not do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023047/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

I was diagnosed gleason 3+4 =7 PSA 4.1. At age 60. I decided to wait to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022838/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

So glad you are working with a center of excellence and looks like you are approximately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012419/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

I had pelvic pains for many years and after many years learned to ignore it. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989831/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Good morning and Happy New Year! I am a 70 yo recently retired Radiologist (Interventional specialty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989674/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Hi, my name is Rich. My Urologist performed biopsies after going from PSA of 4 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978665/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I had a radical prostatectomy in 2008 with negative margins. My PSA initially was undetectable but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977129/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

A trial named SPPORT found Salvage Radiation and 4 - 6 mos of ADT as effective....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972709/

Discussion: Lupron 24 months or Lupron + Zytiga + Prednisone for 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

Greetings: I am almost in a similar situation. I had a radical prostatectomy on 07/05 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966131/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I was 56 when I was diagnosed last year (GS of 7-->4/3). I did a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965697/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

My experience is that institutions which offer Proton treatment generally say that it’s superior. Institutions without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945945/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

I can tell you my experience; whether it is an indicator for you is up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934740/

Discussion: Upcoming PSA Test - Suspend or Continue Taking my Tamsulosin?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Laboratory tests are measurements. All measurements have error. The error determines the detection limit. There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924349/

Discussion: How accurate are the PSA Tests?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomyRadical Prostatectomy surgery was in July 2020. PSA test results were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920932/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

I’m 74. Had needle biopsy in late April. Two 4+4 and two 5+4 cores. Eight clear....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906876/

Discussion: Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

First, that is a very nice graph. I like the way it presents the data. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901229/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Diagnosed @PSA 4.6 Gleason 9 Bio reoccurrence at 60 day post radical Prostatectomy Have annual physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887664/

Discussion: This is about prostate cancer coming back after 20 years.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

ddl - My case is a bit similar. I had a Gleason of 9 ( 5+4)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881199/

Discussion: Unusual Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Wow, jc76, sounds like some poor doctoring from your original provider. Sorry about that, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872749/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

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