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@colleenyoung Colleen: You are correct that my current treatment path is Eligard, which I started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064748/

Discussion: Role of Medical Oncologist in Prostate Cancer Therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

We all have to decide what is best for us and the quality of life we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116798/

Discussion: Outside of PSMA scans what tests are important to new patients?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

Having a surgeon recommend radiation is a cause for celebration believe me! They almost always recommend...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013102/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

In general, I say that my cancer is in remission and that I hope it stays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002385/

Discussion: How to discuss post treatment status with Friends and Family

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I was diagnosed stage 1, intermediate 4+3/7. I had one core genetically test for aggressiveness and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878038/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I am considering SBRT Proton for 5 sessions over 2 weeks and would like to know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859472/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

Always - no matter what get a second opinion. I didn't do that with lung cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757903/

Discussion: active surveillance no longer recommended?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2022

I am 79, my PSA is 5.1, GS 7(3+4), my urologist said his experience with older...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594875/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

I'm 67 was diagnosed 4 days after my 65 birthday gleason 6 psa 6.2, months later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174826/

Discussion: Is anyone with Gleason 4+3=7 trying active surveillance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

Happened to view this today, 6 December. I had 2.5 months of proton radiation therapy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185399/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Reason for waiting is for the biopsy tissue to repair itself and to better identify the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116369/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: What influenced your treatment decision?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

@paulcalif You have come to the right platform for prostrate cancer information. For me I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008795/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

I think being able to get second opinions on care should be available especially at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897787/

Discussion: Treatment advice for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Mwarsha: I am not sure where you are located but here is a link to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882386/

Discussion: Timeframe from PET scan to start of cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

dgd1953: I had the same 3+4 Gleason but my psa was 10.2. I had the decipher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817748/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Rereading my story, I should add a tad more information: I believe as dandl48Dave writes below,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707740/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2022

Want to go by Michael "T" for this group. Diagnosed with Gleason 7 Bi-lateral (unfavorable intermediate)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255831/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

@5galloncan I tried to get my R/O and PA at UFHPTI to let me ride my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251271/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 5:25pm

First an apology for my very slow response. Lots of distractions and less focus. I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230918/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 2:40pm

I am truly touched to read these posts. I did not have ADT with my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046178/

Discussion: Can we talk about boobs please? Man Boobs. ADT induced gynecomastia.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

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