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Both radiation and prostatectomy are cancer killers; both have statistically equivalent success rates (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122); it all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345389/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

@scottbeammeup Six month duration of ADT for me too. And congratulations too on a PSA of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405156/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

79 yr old PSA 5.1, biopsy showed GS 7(3+4) on 6/14 cores, GS 7(4+3) on 1/14...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107896/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

I can't afford any cost, so I will probably wait until January 2025 before any treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024800/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I did not have proton therapy but elected to do HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo /Rochester which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941740/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Took Orgovyx July 1 (3) 2 and 3 and stopped due to confusion and heart pain....(have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734797/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

I am 59 and was diagnosed in Sept 22. My psa was 5.7 and because it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877144/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

My slow growing cancer was located in a few areas on both sides (I don't recall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250442/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

A GS 4+4 puts you in high risk. You may not have the clinical data necessary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239467/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

So many helpful comments, this is a great community, very grateful I found it... I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852811/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

Respectfully, let me clarify: For the record, I confused Nanoknife (which uses electroporation to kill cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139674/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Well, here goes my story… I’ve had prostate cancer cents 55 years of age. At 57...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797061/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

@paulvt, given your undetectable PSA, I'm guessing you're on ADT. I believe it's the ADT that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360081/

Discussion: Arthritis upswing after radiation: Is this common?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Great questions. My insurance at the time would not cover anything but a standard 12 core...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111571/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I'm struggling with the decision of what treatment to do for my prostate cancer in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212144/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Hi. Welcome to the forum. We’re here to help. I’m a prostate cancer patient so please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123224/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Solesky, your situation is very similar to mine: last year I was diagnosed with 4 cancerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098118/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

I have most of my Sigmoid Colon missing from a resection. I also have a fair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281370/

Discussion: Welcome to Prostate Cancer. A Playbook for the un-initiated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

Hi Laojia, If you are getting SBRT/Cyberknife alone, it will be at substantially higher amounts. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096755/

Discussion: When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

My PCP was concerned because my psa was fluctuating and he ordered a biopsy. My psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876292/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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