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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 12 8:42am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 29 1:48pm
Prostate Surgery With Bilateral Lymph node dissection
Since I was recently dagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleason 3+7, PSA: 14.5, and GPS score of 47), my urologist is planning a surgery next week...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 11 5:30pm
just got my latest bloodwork
PSA; TOTAL 10/23/2025I am stoked..a bit of good news.. 3 months in on ADT and 1 month radiation ( started PSA 70, Gleason 8 w/...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 28 6:43pm
Pathology report is in 😮‍💨
I was diagnosed with Gleason 4+4=8 in late December 2024. Had RARP on 06/16/25. PSMA was negative and Decipher 0.2. My last PSA was 5.5....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 4 2:33pm
What side effects have you experienced from SBRT for prostate cancer?
Just diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason score 7. Options are prostate surgery versus SPRT leaning towards SBRT anyone had experience with this?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 6 7:50am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 21, 2023
Can Surgery Backup Radiation?
I have prostate cancer, am 60 and in good health. My father had it at age 65. In the past 18 months my PSA jumped...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28 7:06am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 25 7:21am
Gay Men with Prostate Cancer
So I am just beginning my management of the reality of PC. After 3.5 years on AS my PSA jumped to 15.1 and my Gleason...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 2 10:29am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 27, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 10, 2024
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....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
Stopping ADT Scared and Anxiety Update
I met with my urologist/surgeon this morning. We discussed both him and my oncologist recommending that I stop ADT (Orgovyx). Prostectomy+ Seminal vesticals+7 lymph nodes...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 27 2:31pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 16, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 30, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 10, 2023
Selecting Active Survelliance based on GG1 and small GG2 in biopsy?
67 years old, PSA of 7.8 and MPMRI with three PI RADS lesions…one 3, one 4 and one 5. Fusion biopsy of 15 areas indicate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 8, 2023