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Have you stopped then restarted taking Orgovyx? If so how was it.
I have an aggressive type of Prostate cancer. Over the past 36 months I have had RRP (post surgery PSA 0.37) then followed 6 months...
Why would PSMA-PET scan fail to detect known primary GG2 tumor?
Background: I had a recent TRUS biopsy resulting in 4 out of 12 cores positive, one 7(3+4) and 3 were 6(3+3) for a GG2 Favorable...
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...
Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
Urologists are trained to do invasive treatment, such as prostatectomy, for many levels and types of prostate cancer. There may be a tendency to overtreat...
52 years old BRCA 2 positive with a gleason 6 score
Hi everyone, I am just shy of my 52 bday. I discovered I had the BRCA2 mutation via gene testing after my father passed of...
Just found out I have prostate cancer...
I'm 51, and for the past 2 years, i've been getting my PSA levels checked about every 6 months. In December 2021, my PSA numbers...
prostate cancer
diagnosed with prostate cancer 08/24, hifu done on 10/24, cancer returned 09/25, electroporation done on 12/25. PSMA pet scan done on 12/31/2025, Pet scan stated...
Second opinion given my diagnostic?
Hello, I have been going through the topics in this forum for a few weeks now and have found very useful and supportive information. During...
Newly diagnosed and looking for treatment advice.
Hi, everyone. I’m 66 years old and am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. I currently have no continence or erectile dysfunction, I take no medications,...
New diagnosis at 50
Well, I got the news... About 4 weeks ago my Dr told me I had PC. Since then I have, and still go through all...
TURP Alternatives
TURP alternatives question? 72 year old. Been on Tamsulosin and Finasteride for years, later on the Doctor added Myrbetriq which was like the magic pill...
Treatment questions for "younger men" with PC (40 to 60?).
52 year old recently diagnosed with PC after PSA test of 8.66, MRI, and eventual prostate biopsy confirmed (details below). Leaning towards Robotic prostatectomy but...
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...
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...
Another Prostate Cancer Anniversary
Another anniversary today —> 13 years ago today (4/27/2012), I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Having first heard about PSA testing when I was 40y...
Have you just been diagnosed with low risk prostate cancer?
I was diagnosed with low-risk PCa at 67, this week marks two years on AS.My diagnosis was a "wake-up" call that, oddly enough, has ended...
Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress
PART 1First of all, I'd like to convey my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you on this forum for helping me come to...
About to start treatment with Proton, question about ADT
I am a 55yr old, PSA was 7 in June 2024, sent to Urologist who immediately scheduled an MRI, followed by biopsy. He also did...
Gleason Grade 2
Age 56, PSA increased from 1.4 to 2.4 to 3.5 last three years. Latest PSA was 3.3 (October 2024). DRE negative. Leison found in MRI...
Recently Diagnosed PC
59 yrs old with BPH, Taking Finasteride 5mg, active, Diagnosed with PC two weeks ago. Lesson 1.6cm right side, PI-RAD 5, Acinar Adenocarcinoma, GS3+4=7. Urologist...
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