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In my case it meant that cancer was left on the margin and remains where the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943174/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

After my diagnosis in November 2023, we looked into both robotic surgery and radiation. My urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941853/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Here's my clinical history, emphasis on my, not yours, this is a heterogeneous cancer. After surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823219/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I'm in https://connect.mayoclinic.org/member/00-5f1d090c7f9cb13c363032/ camp... High risk PCa generally necessitates aggressive approaches to treatment, mono-therapy is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204262/

Discussion: Adverse effects of ADT for aggressive tumors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 7:35am

Yeah, I have friends in the trades so I know what you mean about bouncing here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201790/

Discussion: Orgovyx Holiday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 12:29pm

The doctors sequence of giving you Degarelix first and then moving onto the pill is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261065/

Discussion: Got some answers for stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:41am

I’m sorry for your situation. You must feel frustrated and with good reason. The fact that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122431/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I also had RRP, post surgery had a persistent and then constantly rising PSA. Then 34...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049935/

Discussion: Abiraterone+Lupron vs (Clinical Trial) Apalutamide+Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

In a half dozen responses, you have received a "million dollars" of input. All extremely accurate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834935/

Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I’ve accumulated these questions over my time on this forum —> Questions to ask regarding prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299281/

Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 4:59pm

To build on what Jeff wrote, here's the sequence that things happened for me: T: Emergency...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253506/

Discussion: The waiting is terrible: Husband has Stage 4 prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:36pm

My 1st 90 day postop PSA was .19 and led directly to Salvage Radiation Treatment. All...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259201/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:23am

Well, it is "possible..." The question is, what are the risks in doing so? The answer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290916/

Discussion: Stopping ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:48am

I dealt with 3 top institutions and all had their procedures and protocols. Mayo emphasizes proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313965/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 10:39am

I’ve had PC for 15 years and been on hormone therapy (ADT) for eight years. It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336321/

Discussion: Starting Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 10:52am

Lupron/Eligard/Firmagon/orgovyx can cause numerous side effects. Actually due to a lack of testosterone. Hot flashes Fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300423/

Discussion: Orgovyx side effects and handling them

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9 10:32am

Well, more clinical data could assist the forum in responding. Pathology report PSA results - you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326675/

Discussion: Salvage radiation decision: with or without hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 8:11pm

It does make sense, question is, is it the best treatment...? As others have said, discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248607/

Discussion: The treatment begins. I hope it makes sense.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 10:38am

So, my experience... I've done ADT twice, first was as part of triplet therapy staring in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250853/

Discussion: PSA Nadir main deciding factor when one can start on Intermittent ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:14am

I was on ADT for eight years. Just Stopped a few months ago because my testosterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200648/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

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