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RARP vs RT plus ADT for Gleason 8 with cribiform and high Decipher
I’m new to prostate cancer, having been diagnosed in December 2025 with Gleason 8 (4+4) with cribiform architecture, stage T1c, PSA 4.7, and Decipher score...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 25 5:58pm
My Radiation treatment journey
I'm just finishing up my 2nd week of radiation. Radiation was decided when my surgeon didn't want to do surgery due to my prior history,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 10, 2024
I now will need to decide on SBRT or Brachytherapy
My original post is here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/received-the-news-on-halloween-i-have-prostate-cancer-need-advice/?pg=3 To do a quick summary: I was diagnosed with 2 cores of Gleason 6, 1 core of Gleason 3+4=7...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 18 4:06pm
What is a Prostatectomy Like?
It is living hell You wear a catheter for 7-10 days after surgery, Then the fun begins. You are now incontinent, and you must wear...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 9 1:50pm
Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?
My husband, age 79, has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Biopsy on April 30th of 12 cores with 6 positive. 3+3 and 3+4 for a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 12, 2024
One year PO and now it seems I'm Stage 4 :-(
Hi, It's been a while since I posted on here so here goes a quick review of my past and my latest issue. I had...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10 7:15am
Post Robotic Prostate Removal: My Husband
My husband is 65 years old and had robotic prostate removal at MSK in Manhattan on 6/9. He is doing well. We received results and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2 12:03pm
Prostate cancer AND bladder cancer - any others with both?
My husband has high grade bladder cancer in a diverticulum and also prostate cancer with Gleason score of 4+3 plus. TURBT surgery 3/14/23. Urologist has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 11 7:11am
Recurrence Risk After Radiation
I'm 60........two 3+3 and one 3+4 with 10% pattern. MD Anderson radiologist consult and Dr said it is a very small area so AS certainly...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 18 6:03am
Orchiectomy and PSA decline waiting for Liver Transplant
Hello Guys, Greetings to each and every one of you. I have a story to tell, a little mixed but I wanted to share our...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1, 2025
Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....
Hello teammates... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 65. PSA results were elevated at 12.5....Had the MRI's and biopsy done as well... PiRads...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29 11:12am
New to the brotherhood, is my event timeline reasonable?
Wish I had found this group much earlier, but thankful to have eventually found you all shortly after my RALP on 8/14/2025. My surgeon is...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 11:42am
Gleason 8. High risk. Prostate swelling-cancer is contained for now.
Age: 56. Physically/mentally: Strong. Gleason 8 - High Risk. Stage: IIIa Cancer tumor: Contained within prostate for now. Tumor protruding outward. Recommendation: Per radiologists, surgeons,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 11, 2023
Prostate Cancer Sucks-But good to celebrate victories big and small
I just had my post-surgery pathology consult with my doctor today after my radical prostatectomy surgery four weeks ago. Talk about apprehension and worry. The...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24 9:37am
Decipher Results and Outcomes: Anyone had similar?
I am curious if others have had similar results on their decipher test and outcome. I have added my results and up to date information.I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 8, 2025
Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.
Hi everyone, I was considering radiation therapy vs. surgery, so my radiation oncologist ordered a Decipher test. My Decipher test results came back at .61,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 14 11:09am
Radiation + ADT
Like many of you, I am weighing my options regarding surgery vs radiation. 61yo, healthy and active guy. PSA 5.5, MRI negative for any spread...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 20 2:10pm
Yes - It Is Okay To Whine
In some of the recent comments that have been posted, I have detected a certain amount of snark. I like it. There is much that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 2, 2025
Suggestions For Post-Op Success?
Without repeating my profile of what I've posted before, I'm 54 and stage 1 but with a very high decipher that moves me from active...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 2, 2024
A guided tour to the real conundrum of treatment choices
So, you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Congratulations. You’ve now entered one of the most exclusive clubs in the aging male body horror genre. It’s...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7, 2025