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Regarding proton delivery: In my research a few months ago I came across the Calypso system...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892889/

Discussion: Effects of radiation on healthy cells

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

I'm 62 and started my journey with a large multi-state urology group who found 3+4 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859621/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I was diagnosed at 73, with PSA on 19.8, and some 3+4 and 4+3s. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860047/

Discussion: 47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Well, here goes my story… I’ve had prostate cancer cents 55 years of age. At 57...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797061/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

P.S. Cstrutt52, would you mind sharing your age and Gleason score? (And staging number, if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987054/

Discussion: Anyone had Permanent prostate brachytherapy? How was your experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

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 12:12pm

That sounds great in theory, I do respect the training, education and experience of my medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022089/

Discussion: Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 7:56am

My PSA had climbed to 6.24 from 4.7, My PC referred me to a urologist, he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023443/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 6:21am

Layman opinion: Stay with the devil you know. I took Orgovyx for 4 mos as part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993634/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:34am

Orgovyx was covered under my Medicare Part D drug plan at a 25% coinsurance (together with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991450/

Discussion: One month of Orgovyx completed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 1:36pm

Stage 4a 20 yrs ago. Surgery then PSA recurred and stated lupron, for all this time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989359/

Discussion: Stage 4 Metatasized to Bones- Anyone at 10 years?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Bevana00007: I was diagnosed with the same pathological stage (favorable intermediate risk), after my mpMRI fusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046229/

Discussion: PSA numbers after radiation with no ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:51am

I was diagnosed with stage 4a. Gleason 9 like your husband. Mets to pelvic LN. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068086/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14 9:51pm

When I got a PSA of 10.8, my primary care physician said he could either refer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072730/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 10:32am

I am 69 and had a PSA of 4.5. I had an MRI done and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795375/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Best of luck -- it's tough right now when all the decision demands are flying at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068654/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15 8:25pm

My situation is different. I had my prostate surgically removed (RRP) in March of 2021. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913922/

Discussion: Prostrate cancer in lungs that are subcentimeter in size?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

My situation is not exactly what you asked about, but it’s close enough that I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943900/

Discussion: Anyone take a Treatment Holiday? Intermittent use of ADT (hormone Tx)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input/experience. Going back through all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057700/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 11:42am

@oskarpr, I would echo what JC 76 said earlier. This is a complicated disease, and those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034730/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 2:09pm

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