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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

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

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

I was 75 years old when I was diagnosed with PC, Gleason4+4, aggressive. After meeting with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 12:29pm

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

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

I have one bad margin and don't know the details other than more than likely the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295006/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2 11:22am

@ava11 What treatment did you have? I hope your choice went well. I just found this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311007/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23 9:54am

With a very slow rising PSA of 5 and an encouraging Gleason 3+3, I was leaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318482/

Discussion: Questions about Active Surveillance as a treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 9:51am

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

I'm 62, in reasonably good health, and had a Gleason of 3+3 (after surgery revised to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834250/

Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

"I had a 3.3 in Sept of 2020, then a 4.6 in March of this year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649594/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

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