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I had Proton Beam Therapy in early Feb 2020. I was age 69, After my 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872889/

Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I am not a doctor so I can't give you a definitive answer. My own experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797715/

Discussion: Proton therapy: Why there are different numbers of treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

medq13: I had a very specific type of photon machine that allowed the use of very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967383/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I do not want to undergo ADT. The side effects scare me. With a Decipher score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076382/

Discussion: My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 10:45am

So, my comments would be to work on a consult at Mayo, Rochester, MN. The size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796802/

Discussion: Which Mayo Clinic is best for Prostate Cancer treatment and wait times

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Hi My comments are anecdotal so they should be taken in that light. Excuse me if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724563/

Discussion: Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

I am a completely unique case. I was planning not to take them because the studies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952567/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Rpeecher: I had 3+4 = 7 Gleason as well. I did not want to take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873016/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

My primary care doctor is Mayo Jacksonville. In his opinion the PSA is an indicator that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955418/

Discussion: Continue PSA surveillance or have a Prostate MRI?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I am very sorry to hear your story. It is unfortunately very common. My name is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807569/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

@lorken258. What said you could not have an MRI if you have a pacemaker? Most likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922838/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Kayefo, I’m sorry for your distress. I’m not a doctor but I’m going to read between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807627/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I just turned 74 and like you have an enlarged prostate 120 grams. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923559/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

My doc said a nadir of between 1 and 2 is considered a success. However, this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939481/

Discussion: PSA after 20 Proton treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

As a 71 yo recently retired Family Medicine physician, I was diagnosed in February with Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924167/

Discussion: Rebuilding muscle mass post-Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

As you can see you will get a lot of different opinions. But that is good....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907453/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

My bf started to hiccup in 2009. As the years have pasted they have gotten worse....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629775/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 24, 2021

I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I was in a similar place about 6 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070001/

Discussion: RALP in Colorado Springs

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18 7:17am

I was just recommended the same treatment by the Mayo Radiation Oncologist, I am really reluctant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038586/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 10:05pm

@marlow2 My PCP at Mayo Jacksonville (who does a lot of research) stated he was seeing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017196/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 6:32am

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