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Upon initial "diagnosis" I was very attracted to the ablation strategies as opposed to surgery. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838826/

Discussion: Targeted Treatment Options - Tulsa Pro and MRI-Guided SBRT Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Gleason 8, with seminal invasion. Both surgeons we met with recommended ADT and radiation over surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834368/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Hey @tl64 , sorry to hear about the diagnosis. To answer your direct question, I've read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834279/

Discussion: PC and enlarged prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Fred: Your welcome. I went down that road too regarding radiation and removal later on. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793264/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

Not sure why the two surgeons and the one radiation oncologist would say no to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618211/

Discussion: Markers for srt

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Good morning jpatt2020. We asked for a referral from a local urologist. He only did about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233445/

Discussion: Prostatectomy soon: Any suggestions for being prepared?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

(With somewhat similar numbers - PSA of 7.976, Gleason of 7(4+3), localized, 65y/o - I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274589/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:14am

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

Hey jcf, Glad you are doing well. A buddy of mine was just diagnosed Gleason 4+3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252245/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 6:44am

Very sad! Hopefully you will avoid the almost guaranteed ED and incontinence that comes with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307940/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19 3:27pm

Rants are absolutely welcome here. This is the place to do it. Welcome to getting old....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218332/

Discussion: Dealing with never-ending doctor visits

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 2:46pm

TM91, ADT shrinks the tumor while preventing it from growing. In the case I'm most familiar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248212/

Discussion: ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 4:50pm

Glo, that Decipher IS concerning, and echoes the finding of cribriform cells, which are very aggressive....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310433/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 1:39pm

As with everything else when it comes to us, we can't get a straight answer. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313685/

Discussion: How long after prostate cancer surgery is the catheter removed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 9:03pm

While the urologist likely diagnosed your cancer, and could very likely perform surgery, if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209665/

Discussion: Who should be part of my medical team?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:39am

All the radiologists, doctors and surgeons I talked to were quite open about the fact that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210671/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 1:30pm

@jayhall. DO NOT RUSH INTO A TREATMENT YOU WILL REGRET . Take your time , as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235326/

Discussion: It's Almost offical

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 1:25pm

I am telling you many things to prepare you, knowledge is important you want to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234393/

Discussion: Went from Grade Group 1 to 3 & 4 in a 3 year period, stressed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 11:10am

I can squarely disagree that a blanket statement of guaranteed incontinence and ED is accurate. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243884/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 2:11pm

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