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The information is a compilation of multiple sources including expert webinars and publications. Researchers deterined that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992094/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

The first time I had radiation treatment starting in early 2019, my local urologist told me...

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Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I have been on ADT (Lupron) with Nubeqa for 15 months. I had 6 rounds of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989411/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

After Biopsy and Gleason score (Look up Gleason Score and how it is scored) if any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989075/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

How long were you on the Orgovxy? I was on Lupron for a year. First testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987975/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Well, here is my 2 cents worth of input: PSA/uPSA testing remains confusing to me in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987637/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I have the traditional Medicare and TRICARE For Life. The latter functions as Part D. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987486/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

The medical oncologist will have looked at your images and reports (if he's any good). He'll...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987024/

Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Rich: My understanding is that PSA after RP that rises above .2 is indicative of BCR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978986/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Seasuite, Yes PSA levels vary greatly between people PRIOR to treatment. Mine went from 1.3 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976908/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Hey Edmund 1971 thanks for the reply. My Urologist and Radiation Oncologist both believe that my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976461/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hello Dave, I am 69 years old and was diagnosed with PC in August of 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976055/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

72/73 RP @ Johns Hopkins Aug 2022 Recovery excellent I wanted all identifiable cancer removed. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971065/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Which type of radiation did you get. Photon or proton? I has low dose also but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967153/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Gently, My history: I am 73 now. I had fusion guided biopsy at Mayo Rochester 11/2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964141/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I had not heard that. My PSA got down to 0.1 but the next PSA after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960191/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Diagnosed with Gleason 9 localized cancer affecting 5 cores PSA of 11. Started with ADT in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959350/

Discussion: IMRT sessions finished now waiting

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

Excellent area to explore! I am on orgovyx/zytiga/prednisone post surgery 12/15/22. Do we experiment with holiday?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959158/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Your attitude is great. My RALP was August 22. No BCR to date. Getting checked every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956252/

Discussion: "Remission" for oligometastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Greetings; My take would to have a short course of ADT first then have the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944371/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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