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3 1/2 years after my surgery, the cancer came back. I had salvage radiation and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348689/

Discussion: 3 years negligible after RP surgery then rapid rise

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

I would definitely recommend treatment. I went with a Radical Prostatectomy (Gleason 7 - 4/3) at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009911/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Perform routine DRE's? PSA? You decide. A few years ago the medical establishment decreed that routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790278/

Discussion: PSA Persistence after RP and Salvage Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Newbie here, Previously diagnosed with BPH in 2017 by our family GP Dr because of nocturia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013726/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

@ mkostelecky1962 SBRT (cyberknife) is not usually used in your case. Your doctor should have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403667/

Discussion: Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

You need to find an Oncologist to work with you. You are beyond the experience of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510510/

Discussion: What would you do if PSA stayed at 0.15 after prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 1:21pm

Not really. You Should’ve immediately been set up for a PSMA pet scan. Your PSA has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407775/

Discussion: Increase in PSA 12 years after prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

caryg1955 @caryg1955, at a high level, I would personally opt for surgery to remove the known...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113264/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input/experience. Going back through all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057700/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Here is my background which may help in the decision process: I was diagnosed at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014357/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

@begreat99 The doctors I have experience with want to do salvage radiation when your PSA hits...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450092/

Discussion: Seeing the radiologist next, 1 Lesion found in pelvis. Advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Hi @ngershon I can only speak about my own experience, andvan't comment on Cyberknife or TrueBeam....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339128/

Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Manojsmishra - I would definitely agree with your assessment. You are one year older than I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134454/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I had my PSA surge from 3 to 4 in one year and then to 6.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989887/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I just saw this discussion from a current medical conference (ESMO 2023), which relates directly to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964742/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Jayhall - So many doctors rely on PSA level alone. This is so misguided and incompetent....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073169/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input/experience. I had met with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067236/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Gleason 7 (3+4), 6/12 cores positive, PSA 6.68, PSMA negative, Decipher 0.56. The local surgeons and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291669/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

First, I wish you the best regardless of your choice. My comments are merely to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215278/

Discussion: 44-yr-old prostate cancer patient seeking advice, thoughts, etc.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

Sorry to hear that your PSA is detectable. I am going through something quite similar, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496281/

Discussion: Puzzling about PSA rise 7 years after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 10:42am

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