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At 74 I was advised that I had prostrate cancer, Gleason 9, CR, very high risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200306/

Discussion: Hormone therapy or surgery? Decipher Genomic score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Thanks for your post. I was 51 when diagnosed as well (Gleason 4+3=7). I am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169388/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I can't speak to the pros and cons of switching from Degarelix to Orgovyx...but...when I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095606/

Discussion: Pros and cons from changing from Degeralix to Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

My Urologist was quite upset when another MD ordered a PSA that had a result of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024367/

Discussion: I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

tjmayo: Orgovyx 3+ mos; has not been bad for me. Definite changes, but liveable/manageable. Clearly men...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863753/

Discussion: Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

After the diagnosis, I received a 3-month Lupron injection, which caused hot flashes. (I still have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760920/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

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

I have most of my Sigmoid Colon missing from a resection. I also have a fair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281370/

Discussion: Welcome to Prostate Cancer. A Playbook for the un-initiated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

First, good to hear... My experience, on this go round, based on a Plarify scan in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990656/

Discussion: One month of Orgovyx completed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

Ahoy there seabass, I cannot speak to the differences between proton vs photon radiation as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241926/

Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 7:11am

My condition was similar to yours, GS 4+5, seminal vesicle invasion. A recent MRI measured the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248987/

Discussion: ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 7:51pm

Never too many questions and I'm always glad to share info and discuss! It will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262034/

Discussion: Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 2:33pm

Do you know what your Gleason score is? That tells you how aggressive your cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141458/

Discussion: Confusing Messaging about Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

I completed my treatment in May 2023. I had 5 doses of high beam Proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051181/

Discussion: ADT. Afraid of it

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I was first diagnosed and had surgery in 2015. We thought we got it all, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980887/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

My husband is 74, was diagnosed stage 3a prostate cancer, had radical prostatectomy in December 13,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623461/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Be aware that the PARP inhibitor is very hard on the body. When I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156343/

Discussion: Onward with durable remission

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

My Experience. When I first found out I wes scard sh..less. I read a lot and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963319/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I was almost 67 years old when I started treatments. I started the 3-month injections of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204418/

Discussion: Lupron Depot: Weakness and instability side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 9:57am

Each person's journey through this is unique. As you may have seen from the comments, reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965477/

Discussion: Eligard and radiation: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023