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My personal experience was SBRT (5 high intensity sessions of radiation) with six months of ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119484/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 11:22am

Well, yes an no. I don't like statements from my medical team that are "all or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052293/

Discussion: My husband has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 9:07am

Always good to evaluate all the options with prostate cancer. one treatment definitely does not meet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077561/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30 6:40am

Here are some things to consider: 1) Request a decipher test on the tissue from your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116815/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 6:58am

My LRP was 08/23/2023... (63 years old) ... catheter out 10 days later... immediate leakage. Ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162108/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 11:42am

I'm new to this support group. I'm 67 and live in the Jacksonville, FL area. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806054/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

It is so complicated, isn't it?! If Jim chooses radiation, he favors HDR brachy, either as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994737/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:30pm

I don't really have anything to add other than echo what jsh327 said. I've been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048309/

Discussion: Helping husband understand there is no natural cure

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 8:56am

I had IRE treatment in January 2024 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Here's are some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116817/

Discussion: Anyone have info about irreversible electroporation (IRE) treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 7:04am

Four weeks after my prostatectomy, I had a similar situation. I had not used opioids at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142428/

Discussion: What helps with Constipation after prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16 11:36am

Hey Robert... I had RP (laparoscopic) surgery last August (about 13 months ago)... Was lucky not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151922/

Discussion: ED after prostatectomy? Any first hand experiences overcoming it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4 2:08pm

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 11:41am

I am 70 had a robotic prostatectomy 9/22. For the first year every 3 months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017624/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 7:35pm

Here are some things I suggest based upon my own experience: 1) Request a decipher test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126101/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 12:08pm

Good luck on your surgery!! I think your outcome for UI is a big unknown until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956148/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Tuckerp, so sorry to hear about things going on in your life. Best advice I heard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103220/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 7:30pm

I too was on TRT since 2008 but my PSA did not rise in over 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940870/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Your situation sounds almost identical to mine. The surgery can debulk the main tumor and reach...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128060/

Discussion: PET Scan Results in

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 10:39am

Many of us have told their stories here, rshap1031. Seriously, search and you will find. Oftentimes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803045/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

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 12:12pm

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