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Hello there, Although the PSA test is helpful and one of the main tools to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939623/

Discussion: Beginning of my journey with elevated PSA and possible cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Well, that is the prevailing theory...have PCa, no testosterone.... I can only offer anecdotal data related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148249/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I don't know enough about these medications to comment. I do know that when my PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743752/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer- getting help-questions answered

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

I will give you a quik synopsis. 2013 i found Out I had prostate cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666481/

Discussion: After failed radiation and Lupron what comes next?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2021

Good morning. I'm a retired Radiologist with a personal history of prostate cancer. I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101422/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Well, here is my 2 cents worth of input: PSA/uPSA testing remains confusing to me in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987637/

Discussion: Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

I underwent nerve sparing robotic surgical removal of my prostate at Duke U Hospital in 2007...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110065/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2016

Hi Surftohealth88, So sorry to learn of your collective experiences to date with prostate cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255964/

Discussion: How many biopsies?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 1:46am

Hello, thank you for your question concerning me returning to “TRT” 6 months following my “RALP!”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935760/

Discussion: No testosterone on Lupron, can I build muscle strength by working out?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

ok, one part of your treatment decision is decided based on clinical data, IMRT to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037253/

Discussion: IMRT Radiation/ADT after surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Wayne's advise is right on. I'm 76 and was diagnosed with prostrate cancer 2.5 years ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594826/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

Welcome. This is Jim. This is a great place to learn. The correct use of PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806124/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I know the anxiousness you are experiencing, I went through it all last year. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821612/

Discussion: Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Good morning and Happy New Year! I am a 70 yo recently retired Radiologist (Interventional specialty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989674/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

1. ⁠Stay hydrated. Drink lots of fluid before, during and after your chemo. Keep it up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810648/

Discussion: Advanced prostate cancer: Anybody on Docetaxel chemotherapy ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

I am a woman who knew a man with the disease. Two weeks after getting Leuprolide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904584/

Discussion: Stage 4 metastasis prostate cancer: Anyone had Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

@ranger44 Life expectancy is into 80s if you take care of yourself. I am 78 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269835/

Discussion: Side effects three days post prostate radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 7:50am

@pctm Doing the right thing to consider all your options. Just remember what another person might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265386/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed - Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 6:24am

I may have posted some of this several months ago. Well, they say there is nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786688/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

@scottbeammeup Hay do not put yourself down. We all have different levels of worry and anxiety....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258861/

Discussion: Am I being paranoid?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 5:36pm