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With a 6(3+3) and PSA of 4.2, I was on active surveillance for 9 years, until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087701/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Hello, it sounds like you have been pretty thorough in your research. After monitoring my rising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939628/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I'm in the same boat with Kaiser ..... though I haven't asked them for the PSE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253109/

Discussion: PSE in California

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 9:35am

My Decipher score was 0.37 Low Risk with a tissue sample that was 3+4=7. However, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921279/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

twhite33 First , with your Gleason scores , I would not be dashing out and getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222165/

Discussion: Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 11:21am

Here is a link to an interesting article that addresses when to consider PSMA PET imaging;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040464/

Discussion: When to consider PET scan imaging and how effective is it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

My perspective - Unless you are at/near end of life or have significant medical issues that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985900/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Hi Bill, I’m Jerry. There are some similarities between us. I had an MRI the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918933/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I am also 76 yrs old like you but except for my PCa diagnosis, am in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882198/

Discussion: Do I Continue Active Surveillance or Consider Intervention?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I had two Gleason 7s out of twelve, with 5 % of the two cores showing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296980/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2020

Your experience post RP sounds about as close to mine as I have read here and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793829/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

I'm also sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Back in October I was completely shocked when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286702/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 11:34am

Have you had genetic testing? Getting prostate cancer, so young is almost always due to genetics,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320303/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

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Posted: 5 days ago

I am 70 years old ( as of October 23) my PSA had gone from 4.24...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032282/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

The important reference on your MRI which you do not mention is the PI-RADS Score ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186741/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

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Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Thank you for sharing and educating me more. We haven't had any blood tests (CBC and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039698/

Discussion: Is weight loss in Stage 1, Gleason score of 6 cancer, normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Began AS in October 2023, after being diagnosed with low volume 3+4 and Decipher score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207513/

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

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Posted: Jan 9 10:06am

None of my doctors suggested adt, neither as a treatment or supplementary treatment; however each individual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075078/

Discussion: My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Given that your prostate cancer is aggressive, I personally would go with surgery versus radiation. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090432/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

Hi, I saw your post and wanted to reply. I and 74 years old, in otherwise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107897/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

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