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Hi, very glad your advocating for yourself helped the psma pet scan be approved. And that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765341/

Discussion: Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

I had an MRI due to a rising PSA that went from 2.6 to 4.5 on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099083/

Discussion: PSA of 4.1 when never previously higher than 1.0

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

In re: Rising PSA Had proton radiation therapy in 2010. Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA 6.1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963980/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

What is that number? I've never heard anything definitive. There seems to be a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758704/

Discussion: Non dectable PSA post Robot RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2022

Welcome @bud3. You ask a good and commonly asked question among men who have had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806103/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Per my biopsy last Feb 14, my Gleason score was 7. Per my urologist, I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241991/

Discussion: Living with metastic prostate cancer: Any positive stories to share?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 8:19am

That low PSA is your magic number. My oncologist would love that number and so would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927937/

Discussion: Husband's prostate cancer story

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I have been on Lupron plus Xtandi for the past six months since rising PSA and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811243/

Discussion: Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

This may or may not be relevant. Just before my proton radiation therapy of 2.5 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119458/

Discussion: PSMA PET-CT results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2024

As long as your doctor says a PSA test is medically necessary, Medicare and secondary insurance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910957/

Discussion: Difference between "PSA" versus "Screening PSA" ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Can I ask why no radiation? I just had 25 rounds at Sloan and it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227499/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 9:18am

Guys are just trying to be responsive, so please be nice(r). We are all in, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965643/

Discussion: Treatment after rp radiation and 2 bcrs

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Yes the biopsies will be the procedure to really determine the cancer and stage. The MRI,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935903/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

It is the trend line of one's PSA that is critical. In my case, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954782/

Discussion: Continue PSA surveillance or have a Prostate MRI?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Hi, I will begin ADT (six-month dosage) plus Salvage Radiation Therapy (Prostate Bed Radiation) shortly due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918755/

Discussion: Gynecomastia while taking hormone therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Welcome @rad62, I know it has to cause some concern to see the PSA number rising....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733753/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

The scans are a huge leap forward in the identifications of recurrence and informing treatment decisions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024689/

Discussion: Negative findings on PSMA scan

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

@jayhall Not only is the number important (4.0 is normal psa top level) but is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075475/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I am 64 with a Gleason score of 5. I have had one biopsy in which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942652/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Causes of rising PSA from 5.7 in Dec 2022 to 6.7 in April 2023 to 7.7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921649/

Discussion: Rising PSA number from 5.7 at Biopsy to 6.7 in 4 months with Gleason 6

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

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