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18 years ago my PSA went from 3 to 4 in 9 months. My PCP said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094626/

Discussion: What is a Quick Rise in PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Need a PSMA PET Scan, might be a biochemical recurrence in the prostate bed. My PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027355/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

@brianjarvis, Hi Brian, I'm sorry, the PSA was 4.6. The doctor never gave us much information....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555516/

Discussion: Partner diagnosed with prostate cancer recently

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 4:42pm

@rlpostrp I was T3b with Gleason 9, the robotic RP. The doc said it was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517915/

Discussion: How long after radical prostatectomy did you see a rise in your PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 12:57pm

I researched several at Mayo and if and when I need it I will definitely use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019060/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

In 2005 my PSA went from 3 to 4 in 9 months. My PCP said get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144555/

Discussion: My PSA Has doubled. What now?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Wow-thank you so much for the good advice! My challenge now is to see if my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501523/

Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:59am

@jim18 Hi, I have always heard that the reoccurrence rate between robotic surgery and radiations is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552360/

Discussion: What percentage of men have a recurrence after a RALP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 8:58pm

@ssonkin, fellow members like @stantallusa @lowth21 @olanordman @ken82 have talked about experiencing pain long after surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783015/

Discussion: Internal Pain 1 Year After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

I had robotic surgery in Jan 14. Went in on Monday, out on Tuesday. On Wednesday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/263644/

Discussion: Sharp pain in groin and penis started two weeks after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2019

Hi, I had a Robotic Prostatectomy 8 yrs ago wirh slowly rising psa. My psa is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742995/

Discussion: What's the difference between proton vs traditional radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

My was between 3-4, after firstMRI biopsy neg, diagnosed with BPH, After 5years went up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070150/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

They stopped my robotic 2018 as the cancer was too far in Apex and would have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873428/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

It is worth it, G9, advanced, high risk, diagnosed 3 years ago, had robotic surgery, PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110136/

Discussion: Erleada and Lupron: Does this combo wipe anyone else out?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Hi @tcanava, You will notice we added a little to your discussion title to better describe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738857/

Discussion: Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Just so you are prepared for the recovery! Four days after surgery, I went to three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142022/

Discussion: What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

I’m new here and about to start stereotactic radiation for a Gleason 7 (4+3) and decipher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1583183/

Discussion: ADT or no ADT? What should I ask my Oncolgist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 4:07pm

There is a blood test as well. Free and Total. Combined with PSA it is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977558/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

@htc929 Dr. Joseph Wagner - Hartford Hospital - Tallwood Men's Health Center. He is robotic surgeon/urology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474960/

Discussion: Was on active surveillance, now gleason 3+4: Any advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 9:29am

It felt pretty normal to me. I was on my mountain bike riding easy after 4.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350862/

Discussion: exercise after surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

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