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Hello, Diagnosed August 2021, age 72, with PSA 4.2 and Gleason scores of 4+3. Surgery January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756318/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

I am at .15 and they are recommending radiation both URMC and Sloan Kettering. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491454/

Discussion: High-risk recurrence at PSA 0.1 rather than wait for 0.2?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 9:46pm

Before surgery I was a Gleason 7 with high risk perineural invasion detected After surgery pathology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395495/

Discussion: Testosterone levels are rising after cessation of ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

I was Gleason 7 4/3 and had rp 4/18. Bcr 2021. 36 salvage rt then one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785554/

Discussion: Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Where do I go from here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

64. Gleason 7 (3+4). Family history. Weighing same decision. What I'm gathering is that RARP process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344591/

Discussion: Need some support for RARP Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

We met with a Tulsa Pro doc - it would be $45k and there is no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910134/

Discussion: Has anyone done Proton without Hormonal Therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I think that Gleason 7 deserves more than observation but maybe not radiation or surgery yet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872954/

Discussion: Biopsy results, seeing urologist on (6/9/23)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Yes. You want to know if the cancer is somewhere other than your prostate. Waiting for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152866/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

Around 48% of men your age have prostate cancer. Many are Gleason 6 like I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228406/

Discussion: Do I have Cancer or Not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

Salvage radiation is considered to have about 2/3 success rate and side effects rated under 2-3%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093728/

Discussion: Salvage radiation therapy after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Former Gleason 7, Group 2. Stage 2....IHad Da Vinci surgery. PetScan indicated no nerve involvement. Surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324284/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

In my case Gleason 7 (3+4), unfavorable intermediate (8 of 14 cores positive), my oncologist started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313817/

Discussion: PSA test results, should I start my treatment sooner?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2025

69 PSA 7.32 Gleason 7 (4+3) PI-Rads 4, HDR Brachytherapy, EBRT 15 sessions , ADT 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434522/

Discussion: Urge to urinate & pain and burning due to radiation: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Agreed. Also number of cores positive and % of 4 equally important. two people with Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270586/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

@retireddoc 's link was for Groups 1-3 prostate cancer: Group 1 = Gleason 6 (3+3) Group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271009/

Discussion: ADT. Afraid of it

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Very interesting read. I was told today that Lupron and radiation would be the best treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151003/

Discussion: Lupron dosing: side effects for 3 month dose vs. monthly dose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

Case 14a. 14 years surviver prostate was removed da Vinci on 65 birthday Oct 2009 after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986079/

Discussion: list of 10+ years metastatic prostate survivor on lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

This was a perineal biopsy. Just before they put me out for the procedure he said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277157/

Discussion: How many cores for a needle biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

A few recommendations. 1. Review videos from Prostate Cancer Research Institute on Gleason 7. 2. PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997639/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I had Tulsa Pro for Gleason 7 (4+3) at Mayo Rochester (I am part of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206568/

Discussion: Usage of Immunotherapy , HIFU , Cryoabalation , NanoKnife , TULSA PRO.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

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