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For me, the decision process was not difficult, but it was time-consuming. First, some background —>...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276198/

Discussion: A guided tour to the real conundrum of treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 8:21am

Hi packman7 - Not much to add to my comments to douglasmayo other than agreeing that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203656/

Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 10:33am

I am 74 and finished my 5 proton treatments at Mayo Phoenix in April. PSA 2.9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940118/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

jdy697: my psa was 10.2 with 3+4 Gleason no peripheral but my brother had peripheral with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836570/

Discussion: MRI PI RADA 5 tz/afms lesion: What are the chances it's cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

My general comment would be that you’re trying to understand too much at once. First, get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269921/

Discussion: Choosing Active Surveillance over any further treatment at this time

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 9:17am

From CaliforniaProtons Foods to Avoid During Proton Radiation for Prostate Cancer Key foods and ingredients to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299004/

Discussion: Which foods should be avoided during proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 11:08am

I think the decesion on what type treatment has to come from the individual after researching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274649/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 8:33am

@dougharris First don't feel you are unique. Almost all of us had to made decisions on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153107/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

My post is a positive one. I just had my 1 year and 9 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273257/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 10:53am

kjacko: I had 3+4 as well last December with a 10.2 psa. I am 70. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922813/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment options?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

@gently Not a problem at all. I sometimes hit reply to comment on something regarding a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109483/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

You did a great job explaing everything. I'm just like you; a wife that is extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018658/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for Prostate cancer treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

Miami62:as a reference, Dr. Patel in Celebration,fl has done 18,000 prostate removals in his lifetime. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826328/

Discussion: Should an Oncologist be involved?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Erkbiz, Welcome to Mayo Connect. There is lots to learn here. Your post was a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905350/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I had my 1st PSA test 25 years ago, was diagnosed with PCa 13 years ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283769/

Discussion: Treatment Dogma - Aggressive is not the same as intelligent

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 7:43am

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Too many guys panic and do not do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023047/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Question regarding Gleason 3+3....Have had 2 annual biopsies with Only 1 of 16 total cores showing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988170/

Discussion: Mayo Clinic Dr to guide conversation on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hi, my name is Rich. My Urologist performed biopsies after going from PSA of 4 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978665/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

@wdene I think if really depends on seriousness of why you are being seen. I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325834/

Discussion: My oncologist uses a nurse practitioner

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 4:23pm

I am 70 years old just had MRI Fusion perineal biopsy, 23 cores total 6 were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013307/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

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