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When I initially was told to expect to live 5–7 years (about 1½–2½ years before progression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079428/

Discussion: Chronic radiation proctitis: What specialty treats this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Thanks for getting back to me James. I had external beam radiation therapy in Kelowna. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073727/

Discussion: How to treat rectal bleeding? Started after prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

I believe that your emotional turmoil is understandable, given the changing PSA levels and incomplete communication....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073602/

Discussion: Cancer scare, then relief due to testing results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

It is my opinion that the conversations around over-treatment are significantly over stated. Unethical doctors and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071443/

Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Sorry, didn't mean to overwhelm you! So if you have a few pelvic lymph nodes that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061724/

Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Hello Everyone: First thank you for your replies and support. This is a great group. Second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055225/

Discussion: Prostate Removed--Rising PSA: What are my options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Glad you're mindfully watching your PSA at this stage of your prostate journey. I am 3.4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055199/

Discussion: Small PSA Rise: What might be the cause?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

It was unclear from your description whether he was classified as Stage 4a or 4b. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053702/

Discussion: My husband has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

@batsam10 Don't hesitate to asked questions. I did not know about MCC until I had started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031954/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I did the five-proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix. It was a Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Monday-Wednesday. My three- and nine-month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028920/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

@desertrat Similiar Gleason score mine was 3+4=7. My PSA was 3.75 but rising every 3 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017758/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

I've finished 1 month of UCLA doctor-recommended 12-18 months hormone therapy (Orgovyx) for my Gleason 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016182/

Discussion: What is current norm for length of hormone therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Thanks for your comments. Jim was told he had intermediate cancer. When we worked with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012759/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

I had triple therapy at Johns Hopkins a little over a year ago. I was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991040/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I had pelvic pains for many years and after many years learned to ignore it. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989831/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I completely agree with your comments. Every individual is unique in their level of risk acceptance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988102/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Question if I may ask how did you avoid radiation therapy ? I am also stage4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986380/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

Thanks for this useful information, I will certainly follow up. It seems technology is moving so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977809/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I agree you have time to gather more information about your particular situation and possible treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977615/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Expect to feel like half of you has been ripped out of you the next day....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962989/

Discussion: Eligard and radiation: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

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