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It is my opinion that the conversations around over-treatment are significantly over stated. Unethical doctors and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071443/

Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Sorry, didn't mean to overwhelm you! So if you have a few pelvic lymph nodes that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061724/

Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Hello Everyone: First thank you for your replies and support. This is a great group. Second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055225/

Discussion: Prostate Removed--Rising PSA: What are my options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Glad you're mindfully watching your PSA at this stage of your prostate journey. I am 3.4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055199/

Discussion: Small PSA Rise: What might be the cause?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

It was unclear from your description whether he was classified as Stage 4a or 4b. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053702/

Discussion: My husband has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

@batsam10 Don't hesitate to asked questions. I did not know about MCC until I had started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031954/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I did the five-proton treatment at Mayo Phoenix. It was a Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Monday-Wednesday. My three- and nine-month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028920/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I've finished 1 month of UCLA doctor-recommended 12-18 months hormone therapy (Orgovyx) for my Gleason 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016182/

Discussion: What is current norm for length of hormone therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Thanks for your comments. Jim was told he had intermediate cancer. When we worked with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012759/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

I had triple therapy at Johns Hopkins a little over a year ago. I was in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991040/

Discussion: What is the current position on the length of hormone treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I had pelvic pains for many years and after many years learned to ignore it. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989831/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I completely agree with your comments. Every individual is unique in their level of risk acceptance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988102/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Question if I may ask how did you avoid radiation therapy ? I am also stage4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986380/

Discussion: list of 10+ years metastatic prostate survivor on lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

Thanks for this useful information, I will certainly follow up. It seems technology is moving so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977809/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I agree you have time to gather more information about your particular situation and possible treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977615/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

You are at one of the best care facilities in the world. I had my done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960174/

Discussion: Pathology 2nd opinion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I just had my trans rectal fusion biopsy 4 days ago and I am awaiting results....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950680/

Discussion: Your experience during & after Transrectal Prostate Biopsy (TRUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

The file said it's attached, but, I can't see it. In any case, here is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942973/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Here's my clinical history... When I met with my surgeon to go over the pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935314/

Discussion: Rising PSA immediately following RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

To summarize up front, my input is to relax, focus on recovery from the surgery, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913419/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

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