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I had six PSA tests from Feb - Aug 2024 starting at 3.72 and rising to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233070/

Discussion: How do I request a VA referral to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 1:43pm

As a layman with a similar history, I think that 1 or more tests are wise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345500/

Discussion: Rise in Psa

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I should start at the beginning: Radical Prostatectomy Jan 2018 at the age of 69. Positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084390/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Follow the oncologist's advice. A rising PSA post treatment is indicative of a likelihood of treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/104033/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treated with Leuprolide

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2016

I have a lot less experience and knowledge than a few of the veterans around here,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747811/

Discussion: PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

Here's a tool you can use to find your statistical risk of recurrence based on pre-op...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232329/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 1:13pm

I'm not a medical professional, so someone who knows more please feel free to step in,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161926/

Discussion: PSE Test for Prostate Cancer Before an MRI and for Re-Occurrence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

bike riding can irritate the prostrate gland. It is standard practice now to not bike ride...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977518/

Discussion: PSA test and bike riding after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Welcome @als. Seeing your PSA fluctuate during treatment is nerve-wracking to say the least. Here are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747699/

Discussion: PSA fluctuating during ADT treatment and after Radiation: Concerned

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

Welcome @suwairi. Rising PSA can mean a number of different things. You may wish to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742918/

Discussion: Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

There are a few sources online that I read after my first high PSA test that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336048/

Discussion: Masturbation post prostatectomy and radiation. Will it affect PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 4:15am

Chippy and Jeff, the newer ‘guidelines’ say that men with rising PSA after surgery, whose PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295770/

Discussion: Numbers After SRT/ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 12:20pm

I went in for another PSA test today before my tel-med with my oncologist this Thursday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110135/

Discussion: What was your highest PSA and still have a clear PET/CT scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

No family history at all. I've been measuring PSA for 35 yrs, even through the PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916951/

Discussion: PSA Result Help: What's the difference between PSA and Free PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Obviously the rising PSA is concerning but I've read that BPH can cause that to happen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943985/

Discussion: My Journey....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

This is very helpful, thank you. Very sorry about your side effects from Lupron. That is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852837/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

Rad62: My non-medical understanding is that the rising PSA treatment range is 0.2 to 0.4/0.5 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821090/

Discussion: Radiation with or without ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Thanks for that reply heavyphil! That sounds very interesting. I may look into if there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144462/

Discussion: Is this normal on ADT? Body hair gone

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I no longer worry too much about recurrence. I've been in this battle for 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285363/

Discussion: What are the chances of prostate cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 11:07am

My experience similar to yours - like a wonder drug for rising PSA. Your SE’s may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316973/

Discussion: 4 Weeks on Orgovyx and PSA Undectable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31 7:02am