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Let's not forget the value of PSMA PET CT scans in the process.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395839/

Discussion: pT3b Prostate Cancer - where are you now post-op?

Posted: Sep 18 9:04am

PSMA PET scans regularly out-perform older scans (like F18-Fluciclovine, C11 Choline, F18-NaF, and F18-FDG). However, there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087128/

Discussion: PSMA scan

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Posted: Jun 15, 2024

A choline C-11 PET can find active cancer that is not expressing PSMA and that would...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer recurrence: RT advised concerned about quality of life

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Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Here’s how they grade them —> “SUV” stands for “standard uptake value” and is a measure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353851/

Discussion: PSMA PET Scan

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 10:36am

You could be one of the people that does not produce much PSMA. Without producing PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207565/

Discussion: Did you choose active surveillance? Why was it a good choice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:51am

@heavyphil Thank you for your advice and help. Here is the extract from my PSMA PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430261/

Discussion: PSA levels at 4.3 to 4.8

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Posted: 6 days ago

Orgovyx can confuse the PSMA/PET. You might talk to the radiologist. I was told that this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174387/

Discussion: Anyone stopped Orgovyx and started again if PSA rises?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

@northoftheborder With PSMA PET scans there are different levels of “lighting up.” The level of “lighting...

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Discussion: PSMA PET Scans...some interesting info

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 1:17pm

@colleenyoung hi, no the doctor didnt recommend provenge, i think radiation wilp be next for my...

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Discussion: Any experiences with Provenge immunotherapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1 6:15pm

CT of the pelvis, or a PET/CT PSMA scan can show the calcifications that interfere (plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908032/

Discussion: Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

A research team in Australia recently conducted a test to see if the PSMA was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865635/

Discussion: Questions about MRI report

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Pre-RP CT and bone scan was back up if PSMA was rejected. Insurance did ultimately allow...

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Discussion: Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

The FDG and Choline scans are the alternatives I am familiar with, to find metastasis that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285316/

Discussion: Recent PSMA PET does not detect cancer, what’s next?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 10:28am

Have you considered a PSMA PET/CT Pylarity https://www.onclive.com/view/fda-approves-piflufolastat-f-18-psma-pet-imaging-agent-for-prostate-cancer

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949866/

Discussion: Continue PSA surveillance or have a Prostate MRI?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

@vancouverislandhiker The PSMA PET Scan reports says "Moderately intense focus of uptake in the left paramedian...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409694/

Discussion: Lower abdomen, side, and lower back pain

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 12:41pm

Yes, when prostate cancers produce PSMA, then PSMA PET scans soundly out-perform older scans (like F18-Fluciclovine,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244829/

Discussion: Low PSA, MRI shows likely cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 5:08pm

Hi! Seems we are in the same boat so to speak. Yes, that is the recommendation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382059/

Discussion: Prostate Surgery With Bilateral Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29 1:16pm

I've just started my prostate cancer treatment journey.(Xtandi) You may find this Prostate Cancer Research Institute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804354/

Discussion: Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

What is LU-177 PSMA therapy? Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy, or lutetium-177 prostate specific membrane antigen therapy is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790599/

Discussion: Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

At 87y - and 20 years post-treatment - you’ve done well. Have they assessed how aggressive...

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Discussion: What is best next treatment after 20 years of active surveillance?

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Posted: Oct 13 3:14pm

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