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Thanks for your comment and question. I’ve see some of your other comments and they’ve always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073532/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

I think my situation is close enough. Apologies in advance for the length. I'm 63 y/o,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956691/

Discussion: Selecting Active Survelliance based on GG1 and small GG2 in biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

Except your radiation backup oiption is called “SALVAGE” for a reason. Its a last ditch very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538403/

Discussion: Cancer in Prostate and Seminal Vesicles: Prostatectomy or SBRTw/ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 1:28am

My PSA climbed steady for 2 years and I kept putting off the recommended Colonoscopy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322719/

Discussion: For Newly Arrived Bros: A Day In The Life With ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2025

I'm of the opinion that Medicare should send out a fair warning about Advantage plans -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016866/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Merwether, I would hate to guide you wrong as not a doctor or knowledgeable about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922349/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

If you watch the 2023 PCRI Video and see Dr. Carl Rossi talking about radiation you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347291/

Discussion: Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

I was 48 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I was Gleason grade 7 (3+4)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876839/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hello Ed, I can answer this based on my recent first Psa test which has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390863/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

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

Well, others have provided their experiences. With the clinical data you present, the decision not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222786/

Discussion: The Battle Begins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

The more I read on this forum, the more I am leaning towards no treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041511/

Discussion: Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

I understand your frustration. You expected a cure with Cyberknife and didn’t get one. I expected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115450/

Discussion: Prostate cancer radiation failed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Instead of starting a new discussion, I hope it's okay to piggyback on this one since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340629/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

What can I say, your experience as you relate it is unfortunate. As I say in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227436/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2025

By all means you may choose your own surgeon at Mayo! I am fortunate to live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019460/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

The more I read on this forum, the more I am leaning towards no treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174920/

Discussion: Is anyone with Gleason 4+3=7 trying active surveillance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

I know the anxiousness you are experiencing, I went through it all last year. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821612/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

IMHO, one of the problems with prostate cancer (PCa) is having doctors whose knowledge and skills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707301/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

Responses to all of your comments/questions —> Your questions are right on target. You should continue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332965/

Discussion: Conflicting options - should I get a third?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

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