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Good evening @paulchen, welcome to Connect. I am glad you found this forum where the mission...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751699/

Discussion: Active Surveillance vs Treatment Now

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Matthew, sorry to be slow getting back to you. The procedure was done in Charlotte, NC,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314675/

Discussion: What are the pros/cons of HIFU and TULSA-PRO treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 8:26am

There are some who think in the oligo-metastatic state, PCa can be "cured." Some who do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328917/

Discussion: What?!? "Curing" oligometastatic prostate cancer???

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 7:54am

I chose RP at age 72, and would do so again. Removing the prostate resulted in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205811/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 8:02am

What a great thread of comments and advice. I completely agree, treatment decisions are personal and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991813/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

2020; age 75, PC localized to 1 lobe, score 3+4. I wasn’t a good candidate for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947535/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Hello all, I was doing research to seek information on what others have done to evaluate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912005/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I was diagnosed with 9 Gleason score aggressive prostate cancer at 74. My doctor team at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803322/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Comment on DaVinci vs "by hand" ("open") prostatectomy. I'm a retired surgeon (not a urologist). Towards...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250132/

Discussion: Choice between radiation or surgery: thoughts on what I should do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:58am

Thanks for your messages. My AUS is scheduled for Monday 2/9. At the pre-surgical appointment, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230854/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:20pm

Michael, that’s a good analysis of one vs the other. My decision to have surgery at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234988/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:30am

Welcome to our group. I’m not a doctor so my opinions are only based on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071476/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Each person has to make their own decisions, but with Gleason 3+3=6 or even 3+4= 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065846/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

@koji480 Daniel, you might consult with both places. It could be your guardian angel intervening and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061224/

Discussion: Alternatives to Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I am 70, had the prostate removed 2.5 months ago. I was Gleason 8 with it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941087/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Sorry you're having a hard time. I'm kinda in the same boat, in that constant leaking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243878/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 2:02pm

It's been almost a year since my RALP surgery and two days ago I had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999431/

Discussion: How many here developed an inguinal hernia after Prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

You'll do well. I had my RP at 60 yo using the Davinci system in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263245/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 8:30am

It's a tricky balance with doctors. My former radiation oncologist was a well-known researcher (he'd appear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169125/

Discussion: Anyone have Prostate Cancer Stage 4 with good results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Hello, You’re tests results are almost identical to mine. My PSA was 4.2. At age 73,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892620/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

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