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PSMA Pet Scan 1 week after biopsy, is that too soon?
Is it too soon to have a PSMA PET Scan 1 week after biopsy or how long would be good to wait? Biopsy was Gleason...
Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery
I just got diagnosed with a Gleason 8 cancer and I am only 51. I think I will opt for surgery, but not 100% sure.I...
Almost 2 years out from RARP, PSA remains undetectable!
I had my prostate removed at the end of January, 2023. Gleason before 8. Gleason after 7I just got the results of my latest PSA...
Biopsy results: I'm very scared and afraid
I just received my prostrate biopsy results today. Gleason score 6, 7, and bunch of 8s. They also found intraductal carcinoma and mentioned Seminal invasion...
The Battle Begins
Thank you in advance for insights. It’s been helpful to be here. Here’s my situation: PSA 6.1. MRI showed pi-rad’s 5 No seminal vesicle invasion...
Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?
My husband (71, active) was diagnosed June 16, Gleason 8, PSA 8, 9/18 positive cores, four 4+4. PSMA PET is clear. He is scheduled to...
Benign biopsy. Confirm MDX test results: 21%< =G6; 15%>=G7
I had a MRI fusion transperineal biopsy. 26 cores benign. My urologist ordered a Confirm MDX test. Results show: Likelihood of prostate cancer on repeat...
Proton treatment to prostate and localized node: Anyone else?
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer on the right side of my prostate with a Gleason scale of 7 to 8. I also have...
Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?
Due to an accelerating PSA (5.06 to 7.8 in 7 months) a MPMRI (multiparametric MRI) was ordered that indicated 3 lesions (PIRADS 3, 4 and...
Who prescribes ADT?
I’m working with Cleveland clinic and went to Mayo Jax last week to start the 2nd opinion process. I’m working on getting all my scans...
Biopsy results, seeing urologist on (6/9/23)
Any input would be appreciated Not sure of the next steps In Portland Oregon Insurance: Kaiser Urology Specimen: PROSTATE NEEDLE BIOPSY (SPECIFY SITE) Final Diagnosis...
matatisized prostate cancer
My husband (85 years old and loves his quality of life) was diagnosed with metastasized prostate cancer in March 2025: stage 4 and Gleason of...
PSA six weeks after radical prostatectomy
My PSA was 7.75 and MRI showed prostate lesion with extension into left nerve bundle, no other areas affected. I decided to have radical prostatectomy....
Is a PSMA-PET scan of value if you have already started ADT treatment?
An acquaintance had a RP in mid July and while the pathology report had some positives his Gleason score increased from a 7 to an...
Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation
Where do you draw the line between active surveillance and removal or radiation? Gleason 3+3, 4 cores positive out of 12 in biopsy. No more...
active surveillance no longer recommended?
I"m not a Mayo patient. I'm 62 and was just diagnosed with prostate cancer, PSA 4.7, Gleason 3+3. I have no symptoms and am otherwise...
End of treatment (I hope)
First diagnosed in April 2023 at age 66, after blood work for a routine physical came back with a PSA of 8.2. Urologist re-ran the...
Test results after 6 weeks of Eligard
Just got some blood test results after being on Eligard for 6 weeks. Do the numbers sound good for this stage? Testosterone = 5.7 ng/dL...
Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC
I am weighing my options of radical prostatectomy vs external beam radiation and Brachytherapy/Seed Implantation. I have T2A tumor with six out of 12 cores...
Ultrasensitive PSA Test Post RP
RP Gleason 7a. Operation 04.04.2022 USPSA post op 04.06.2022. <0.005 and 28.07.2022 0.0010. I am a bit shocked at the rapid increase in such a...
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