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Thanks for the quick reply. Regarding the placement of the carbon markers, I had read that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859967/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I underwent nerve sparing robotic surgical removal of my prostate at Duke U Hospital in 2007...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110065/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2016

Thanks for the quick reply. I am also lucky as my Urologist was at a center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987301/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I know your post was a couple years ago but I'll throw in my $0.25 worth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937746/

Discussion: Detectable PSA 9 years post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

ok, one part of your treatment decision is decided based on clinical data, IMRT to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037253/

Discussion: IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 2:41pm

Well, the .3 meets the criteria for a BCR, a 2nd one in six weeks will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806692/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

@dlachn @wellness100 Tests use a chemical/mechanical process which work within certain ranges. If the results of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988115/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

@justmike74 , there can be a LOT of variables but I think my experience is pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775356/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

I'll try....but...everyone is different and it's a very personal decision... diagnosed at gleason 3+4, DRE and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769605/

Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I posted this a few days ago in another thread. I'll try….but…everyone is different and it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770596/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

My two cents, fellow member of this darn club, layman, 10 years... The question to consider...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021540/

Discussion: BCR Analyzation; < Age 60

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:31am

So in part, the answer may lie in other clinical data... You've given the biopsy piece,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096100/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 7:32am

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

To summarize up front, my input is to relax, focus on recovery from the surgery, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913419/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@gently said “ Clinical trial are why ADT is so commonly advised.” I’m wondering if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187927/

Discussion: Blood sugar levels and cancer cell growth

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10 11:31am

jeffmarc, hi. I see the distinction and appreciate your engagement. More correctly stated, "Where"ADT is commonly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188016/

Discussion: Blood sugar levels and cancer cell growth

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10 1:53pm

@survivor5280 I did not have prostate removal and did not want to treat my cancer that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189461/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

This disease is a real head scratcher….My diagnosis was almost identical to yours: No Decipher test,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191508/

Discussion: Intermittent Hormone Therapy (IHT): How is it working for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

My leison , Gleason 6 , 3+4 =7 or 4 cores at G6 and 2 cores...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178328/

Discussion: I need advice to help make a decision.......

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22 3:35pm

@mario326 here is what chatgpt answered when I asked it your question: Yes, side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190702/

Discussion: Can RT side effects come in "waves"?

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