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We must be brothers. I too am 68 with Gleason 9 (local), Radical Prostatectomy, and 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822203/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

You are correct that losing bladder control was a minor issue. It was embarrassing to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839876/

Discussion: Problems with radiation treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

I was diagnosed three years ago. I chose removal since my enlarged prostate was causing me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595276/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

I was diagnosed with PC in 2020 and had a prostatectomy in in 2021. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862469/

Discussion: Husband, 71, given one year at best...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

Thank you for your kind words. 1. I do walk around inside the house and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918727/

Discussion: Lupron Depot: Weakness and instability side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I was on Firmagon for the first 2 1/2 years, then switched to Orgovyx a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097623/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 5:59pm

That was a good reply. In my case, chemo wasn't indicated (just one metastasis), but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092089/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 9:15pm

This is great news and I am super happy for you. Would you please consider providing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146984/

Discussion: The long middle stretch

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25 7:10am

I had a Gleason score of 4+4; the cancer appeared to be contained in the prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813083/

Discussion: Proton Beam Therapy - Comments on adding ADT? Yes or No?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

That was one thing about my sessions...I never had any pain. I, too, had a Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305895/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2020

My Gleason is also 3+4= 7 with MRI, biopsies, and PSMA prior to starting treatment (ADT)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003567/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 11:25am

@brianjarvis Sorry, should have included PSA. PSA: 2023-08-21 17.5ng/mL 2023-09-25 18.5ng/mL 2024-03-28 37.3ng/mL (Three days before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082349/

Discussion: Side Effects from Eligard-Erleada Therapy as a Function of Time

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 8:28am

I'm so sorry you're forced to make that choice. Here in Ontario, the cost of Orgovyx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153928/

Discussion: In praise of Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8 8:53am

It sounds like if you received 39 radiation treatments that your health team determined that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976297/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Yeah, @harvey44 sometimes I'm not even sure I had an orgasm! Mainly I find out that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135880/

Discussion: Not able to have a orgasm

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4 6:02am

Unfortunately, the net effect on body mass is probably the same as being on Lupron. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828118/

Discussion: Metastic prostate Cancer Survivors - longevity and quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2023

I had SBRT 5 sessions over 10 days in Rochester in 9/2020 proceeded by a 3-month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797573/

Discussion: What's the long-term impact of permanently low testosterone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

It has just been a month over a year since my last Radiation Oncology treatment.. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324466/

Discussion: Testosterone check after Radiation and lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

I hope I can some day, too. I'm young enough that if ADT and ARSI can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117585/

Discussion: Am I the only one who doesn't care about testosterone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4 10:01am

I had a RP at UCSF in 2008. My Gleason was 4+4 at the time. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151850/

Discussion: Orgovyx and the timeline for return of normal testosterone level

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4 11:54am

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