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A little background. My PSA had been between 2.3 and 2.9 for five years up and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174590/

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

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Posted: Nov 16 4:09pm

Question regarding Gleason 3+3....Have had 2 annual biopsies with Only 1 of 16 total cores showing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988170/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Dr to guide conversation on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hi, my name is Rich. My Urologist performed biopsies after going from PSA of 4 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978665/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Too many guys panic and do not do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023047/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

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Posted: Feb 26 11:20am

Muscle mass and overall fitness is a big issue for me. I was initially diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747686/

Discussion: Anyone had success regaining muscle strength with low testosterone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

I had 43 sessions of Proton Radiation Treatment (PRT) for my advanced aggressive prostate cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712766/

Discussion: Absolute Lymphocytes Following Radiation For Prostate Cancer

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Posted: May 30, 2022

I am 70 years old just had MRI Fusion perineal biopsy, 23 cores total 6 were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013307/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

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Posted: Feb 10 5:25pm

I concur about using these resources, with one caveat. The PCF (Prostate Cancer Foundation) guide seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809842/

Discussion: Treatment Plans For Advance Prostrate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

You don't mention your age. If you go for radiation it matters as some studies show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874412/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

You need to put age in that equation. Big difference between 50 and 75 as to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981841/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

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Posted: Dec 16, 2023

My PET scan indicated my Prostate Cancer (Gleason Score of 4+3=7) had spread to my hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005028/

Discussion: Uncommon metastic finding?Anyone have a similar biopsy & PET scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 5:54am

@jamesharrison, I am a Mayo patient and are having my PSA checked there every 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039815/

Discussion: Lowest PSA that Mayo Rochester measures?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 7:42am

In reply to @colleenyoung; @dannos and @tvz -- I have had several prostate cancer cells with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119640/

Discussion: Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

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Posted: Aug 7 3:30pm

I went from a 2.3 to a 2.9 over 5 years. Lesion was 7mm and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878644/

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

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Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I remember half way thru my proton therapy I could barely walk. I probably spent hundreds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816031/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

I received 5 High dose Proton blasts and 3 hormone shots, and it will be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047394/

Discussion: Dry orgasm after prostate cancer treatments

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Posted: Apr 8 11:16am

From my experience, I received two Eligard injections before receiving Proton radiation. The hot flashes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128277/

Discussion: Eligard: What symptoms can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 21 5:32pm

rockin2047: a lot has happened since I posted that in November as a patient but to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828686/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

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Posted: Mar 19, 2023

I understand that Lee Health in Ft. Myers (near me) is also down, on a new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017965/

Discussion: Anyone else have Medicare Advantage

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Posted: Feb 18 11:59am

Just as you’re doing, considering all options is certainly what to do for now. Be sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093758/

Discussion: Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 8:30am

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