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When you had the biopsies done did they do it under anesthesia? If not should have....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940975/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

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Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@bens1 Thanks for your response and your good thoughts. Regarding the progress of my disease, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120080/

Discussion: Patient movement during proton therapy more problematic than photon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

jc76: Sorry to hear of your disconcerting and anxiety producing experience with your original urologist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983284/

Discussion: Urologist not wanting to see you if you seek different provider

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Posted: Dec 19, 2023

CyberKnife to my understanding refers to Proton Beam SBRT, (Stereo Tactic Body Radiation Therapy). I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808729/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

Hi Phil! Sounds like you had surgical removal of your prostate and the pathology confirmed Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100254/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

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Posted: Jul 6, 2024

@rcs My prostate cancer was also contained within the prostate.. After my local urologist did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107883/

Discussion: Proton Therapy for prostate cancer

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Posted: Nov 28, 2020

I’m 72, I was diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (malignant lymphoplasmacitic lymphoma) a year ago. During the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859945/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

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Posted: May 14, 2023

@virgil Ask your oncologist about Decipher test. It uses the same biopsies (if qualify) to determine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244220/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

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Posted: Feb 24 5:48am

@tmestanas91 Did your scans show no metastasic disease? That is good news. It also sounds like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219408/

Discussion: The Battle Begins

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Posted: Jan 23 6:32am

@mspotter1956 We all started where you are at now. A lot to think about and decide....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157259/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

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Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Good afternoon, This is such a valuable discussion and I appreciate everyone's insight and sharing your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001888/

Discussion: Zero energy 3+ years after radiation and Firmagon for Stage 1 PC

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Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Hi there @bobpros. I just opened my computer and found your post. So....let me take a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325350/

Discussion: High PSA three years post op

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2020

Gently, My history: I am 73 now. I had fusion guided biopsy at Mayo Rochester 11/2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964141/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

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Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I'm struggling with the decision of what treatment to do for my prostate cancer in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212144/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

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Posted: Jan 15 6:56am

@ericwitherspoon MCC was started so users could share their personal experiences. I can't give you medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252990/

Discussion: Decipher Results and Outcomes: Anyone had similar?

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Posted: Mar 8 6:58am

During my 2 years on ADT (lupron, abiraterone, prednisone) in conjunction with proton therapy for Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249073/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

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Posted: Mar 2 11:41pm

I did not have hormone treatment but from reading posts it certainly reduces PSA numbers. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190257/

Discussion: PSA up at the 3 month point. Looking for guidance

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Posted: Dec 14, 2024

@florida11 Not being a medical professional can only pass on what my R/Os as both Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160816/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Thanks Handera! 1. How I got here: it is a kind of "The Old Lady Who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004932/

Discussion: Uncommon metastic finding?Anyone have a similar biopsy & PET scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Hi John! Summary discussion of the newest legitimate research on ADT specific to Gleason 4+3 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100196/

Discussion: Side effects after stopping Eligard

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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