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How many saw Urologist for prostatectomy vs Genito-Urinary Oncologist?
I have read enough of the different questions and offered responses that I sense a good proportion of men had a Genito-Urinary Oncologist diagnose their...
Little to no info from Dr prior to starting Proton 1-2 weeks out
Starting proton therapy next week after a 5 months of research, consultations and finally deciding on proton therapy for my 3+4 prostate cancer. I chose...
Pt3b N0 Help
My Father has gone through Radical Prostatectomy few weeks back. We got his biopsy reports. And it says “ Pathological stage :pT3b N0”. Lymph Nodes...
Hot Flashes and Symptoms
This question is just because of my curiosity. I have been on Testosterone blockers (Orgovyx) for 17 months and I get hot flashes somewhat frequently....
Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.
I hope I'm not re-asking a common question... I recently got my prostate biopsy results back and had a Gleason score of 6 (3/3). I...
I had 2 PSA tests given by Kaiser 10.9 and 11: What test is next?
I'm 67 and I was checked for PSA ( If I had known the rabbit hole I was getting into I probably would not have...
Appropriate standard of care or just poor treatment? What can I do?
I was diagnosed 23 months ago. I am confused, After the radiation was over the radiologist told me he could not finish it, that is...
Has anyone undergone Dendritic Cell Therapy?
Hi! I am from the UK and asking this question on behalf of my husband who prefers not to get involved in the 'nitty gritty'....
Shelf life of systemic therapy
After several rounds of cyberknife treatments failed to eliminate prostate cancer cells in my body, I was told that further radiation wasn't viable because of...
Newby in PNW Favorable vs Unfavorable Intermediate
66 year old - healthy & active. PSA 5.03 (9/23) then 7.48 (9/24). MRI: T2 with extracapsular extension. Biopsy: Gleason 3+4/7, Cribriform aprox. 40% of...
Rising PSA - next step options
I have not been diagnosed with prostate cancer, so I hope it's still ok to join this group and ask a question. I will be...
Chemotherapy an option for prostate cancer?
Initial blood test returned PSA 49.9. 21 cores taken at biopsy; 17 were Gleason score 4+5=9, 2 were 4+3=7 and 2 were benign. I was...
Proton and Photon Radiation Information
There are several now speciality medical facilities that offer proton radiation treatments. These are centers with extensive experience, latest technology, and do first and second...
Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information
I was just diagnosed within the last two weeks. My PSA is 4.1 which I’m thinking isn’t that bad. I was not prepared for the...
Treatment options
56 year old diagnosed with 3+4 prostate cancer. Overall healthy and active. I currently do not take any medications. PSA was 4.9 last test. Oncologist...
Encouragements from Prostate Cancer Support Groups: Share yours
I count myself very lucky to have found this Mayo Clinic Connect Prostate Cancer Support Group (plus a couple others that were helpful as well,...
Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.
For me, it took a while to get up to speed on everything prostate cancer. Just before the pandemic my PSA was rising and once...
Vesicourethral Anastomosis and BCR
Good morning: I am a complete newbie to Mayo Connect. Therfore, I feel I am about to begin the marathon/gauntlet of attempting to understand my...
Prostate Cancer Support Group monthly meeting announcements
This is from Dick about the meeting this month. Great place to ask questions and get real world answers.BudHello Support Group Members,A reminder that our...
Gleason score 3+4 plus perineural invasion
Last year I had a 3+3 biopsy in one core but that was in a random core. This year the MRI found a new target...
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