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Hi, I’ve been a Mayo patient of Dr. Tollefson for five years and am on active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273034/

Discussion: Choosing Active Surveillance over any further treatment at this time

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 4:33am

Biopsies are only partial results. They may hit all cancerous spots during it or they may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198048/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

@jmp6477, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Post prostatectomy: What do rising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820804/

Discussion: Monitoring PSA post Prostatectomy when should I be concerned?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

You’re doing the right thing with considering active surveillance. Here is additional information that will help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360665/

Discussion: Anyone following a wait and see with a Gleason 3+3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 10:53am

"How can you trust Active Surveillance?" --> by keeping it "Active". In addition to regularly scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288677/

Discussion: Gleason Grade 2

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 7:44am

So thankful your husband is doing well with active surveillance. Prayers that he continues doing well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206530/

Discussion: Perineural Invasion: what is the best way forward?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 7:55am

Hi Jerry, As you say you have 1 lymph node infected I am curious to know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779880/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2022

Had an error with that “active waiting” reference. Old days it was watchful waiting Now called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141153/

Discussion: PSA rise

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

The treatment options are still being determined. Focal therapy has been recommended, but genetic testing of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953359/

Discussion: Anyone had biopsy result of 'small focus of atypical glands'?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

@jeffmarc I just contacted them and got a quick answer regarding the MPS2 test. They said:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159023/

Discussion: Good PSA/MRI active surveillance results still require fusion biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I'm 64 y/o, had a 6.42 PSA and my PCP referred me to a urologist. Urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967655/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

With Gleason 3 + 3 = 7 if you are uneasy about active surveillance . Discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209257/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 3:33pm

Active surveillance does not mean you won't have the treatment. Instead, it means you've chosen to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821505/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Good to hear you’re getting a second opinion. With such a low intensity case of prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287468/

Discussion: Gleason Grade 2

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 10:53am

The three months is just post surgery. If things are stable, I will go back to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940565/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Thanks for input, unfortunately active surveillance is not an option for me. My PSA was eight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300811/

Discussion: What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9 10:16pm

Yes thousands patients with Gleason 3 + 4 = 7 are on active surveillance and many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132444/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

My 3 +3 with low dna oncocyte score- active surveillance was the guidance from multiple doctors....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074951/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

I had a RP in April, 2018 after being on Active Surveillance for 2 years. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823745/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

After biopsy, I was declared a 3+4 Gleason. Had surgery and Gleason was actually 4+3. Active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132491/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

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