672 total results
Discussions (115)
47 years old with newly diagnosed Gleason 7 (4+3)
I was recently diagnosed with a Gleason 7 (4+3) after my PSA jumped from the 4's for several years into the 6.4-6.6 range in the...
Did my Cancer get worse on my latest biopsy, or just more accurate?
After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...
One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.
A year ago I had my prostatectomy- Gleason 8, age 71. Path report indicated ECE, but surgeon removed lymph nodes, seminal vesicles and bundled nerves....
New Diagnosis: Prostate Cancer
PSA had gone from 4.24 to 6.62 in a couple months, had a mpMRI PIRADS 4 with 12mm lesion, then had a 4K Score blood...
Anyone received salvage lymph node removal for BCR after prostatectomy
After experiencing biochemical recurrence after robotic prostatectomy (4 years ago) current PSA 0.25 my social health care was scheduling me for 25 sessions RT with...
Rapid Reccurance and Short Doubling Time after RARP
I had my non-nerve sparing prostatectomy at Mayo in Phoenix in late June. Pathology showed Gleason 9, stage pT3a IDC with Cribriform present, but I...
BCR Analyzation; < Age 60
50 year old: 3/04/2019 PSA = 4.45 **Note** Was on Testosterone Therapy from age 40-50** Currently 55 years old: 7/12/2019: Davinci Prostatectomy, Gleason 3+4, no...
Radical prostatectomy 9 days ago. Need help with the pathology PLEASE
Hello everyone, thank you for taking your precious time to help. I previously wrote about my partner and his information, trying to figure out what...
Radiation for Prostate Cancer with Ulcerative Colitis
Has anyone with ulcerative colitis had pelvic radiation, specifically of the prostate bed after surgical prostatectomy? After 13 cancer-free years, doctors are concerned my prostate...
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?
I moved out of state since my prostatectomy so for the 18 months following I just did ultrasensitive PSA tests every 3 months. Up to...
Not sure test results and recommended treatment match up
About eight years ago, after a routine checkup, I got a call from my gp that my blood workup produced a psa level of 14!...
Lupron and Zytiga side effects
In July we learned my husband has BCR 1 year post prostatectomy. Imaging confirmed 2 small tumors in the prostate bed. We're so surprised given...
How do I request a VA referral to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville?
I'm a 59-year-old Army veteran recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at the VA hospital in Augusta, GA. My PSA levels rose rapidly from 3.72 to...
BCR finding in PSMA test
Hi Everyone, I went for PSMA test and got my result. Could you please help me to understand? CLINICAL HISTORY: 53-year-old male post radical prostatectomy...
After Eligard success is "Triple" chemo advised?
I am 79 and had a radical prostatectomy July 24, 2024 with Gleason 9, all positive margins not able to be removed. Two PET scans...
PSMA PET scan found cancer in rib and #3 vertebrae. Any experience?
I recently had my 2nd BCR after 11 years post Prostatectomy from Gleason 9 in 2013 when I was 53. Had 1st BCR Nov 21,...
Seminal Vesicle Invasion & PR22/MIDS/SPORT Trials ADT & ART
Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...
Treatment Options & A Mayo 2nd Opinion Questions
Radical Prostatectomy in 1998 - Gleason 6 - 2000 PSA was rising slowly & prostate bed radiation was performed. PSA dropped to 0.1 and remained...
Internal Pain 1 Year After Prostatectomy
I am 71 years old, in good health and still run 4 or 5 miles several times each week. I had RALP one year ago...