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Well, if you have read through these comments, you can see common threads: Decipher test Genetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190166/

Discussion: PSA is .4 ng/ mL 3 years after prostectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I took orgovyx for 3 months in 2023 before I had medicare, and I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257318/

Discussion: Does Medicare pay for Orgovyx treatments? What does it cost?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 5:53pm

Thanks for sharing the link. The Lancet article is specifically about treating mCRPC, while I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182187/

Discussion: Chemotherapy ...Scared

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2024

A radiation oncologist in my case, in consultation with a medical oncologist, both at the Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153701/

Discussion: In praise of Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

okiedokie555, ADT stops the tumor from growing, and often shrinks the tumor. Because you are intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069888/

Discussion: My PSA is 5.3, Gleason (3+4) 7 and Decipher .61. Do I need ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

Much like the OP (milans), I'm 71, Gleason 9, Stage 2; PSMA PET Scan shows no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044221/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

PSA can vary, particularly with USPSA. Here's my clinical history, as you can see, while I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901158/

Discussion: Biochemical rerrurrence after SRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I actually read this article when I first knew I would need salvage radiation. I consulted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200836/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I also delayed Orgovyx but there was really no reason to. After 1 month, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189491/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

@jcbagley, The node could have low SUV unrelated to the cancer. It may not matter because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183528/

Discussion: Question on PSMA Results re: lymph node

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

As noted earlier, my treatment is only one dose of HDR BRACHYTHERAPY; and of the type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158754/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Kugrad1975: I had Gleason 3+4 and 10.2 psa. I was 69 when I had MRIdian linac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921881/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

I am a bit confused. You had a Lupron shot, but then say if your T...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249650/

Discussion: ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 3:20pm

Yes, a Genito urinary oncologist could make a good addition to your medical staff. You probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209024/

Discussion: Who should be part of my medical team?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 10:51am

While you have not directly said it, it appears that you are prepared for having both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227639/

Discussion: RARP Pathology report questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 11:11am

I totally agree with your Dad and before all this cancer stuff started I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222737/

Discussion: Occasional alcohol during radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 6:42am

Chevy, consider starting ADT. Ask Tollefson for script for orgovyx and sample, if he agrees on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204029/

Discussion: Gleason 3+3 to Gleason 4+5 in 7 months.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 7:26pm

I had Salvage Radiation Treatment w/ short term ADT beginning 6 mos after RP. Aug 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175953/

Discussion: I need advice to help make a decision.......

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Early days for me. Initiated Eligard on 2024-04-28, subcutaneous injection giving 45mg/day and lasting 6 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160533/

Discussion: Erleada and Lupron: Does this combo wipe anyone else out?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

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