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Decisions to be made after biopsy confirmation of prostate cancer.
SEEKING ADVICE: My PSA increased from 3.7 (02/2019) to 5.5 (02/2022) to 9.87 (09/2025). Had a PHI (Prostate Health Index) done 02/2025, with result an...
Post SBRT - 5 years ago - 0.2 PSA - no orgasm last 8 months...
My name is Paul and I’m 67 years old. I finally decided to check out the Mayo Clinic blogs and I read your story... I...
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...
Radiation vs. Prostectomy (nerve sparing)
Hellos all, I am curious if other patients on this site have a similar situation to mine and what their course of treatment (decision of...
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...
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 and treatment concerns
I am interested in understanding from participants how things went with either a prostectomy or radiation treatment. I have copied in the results of my...
Should I add ADT to Salvage Radiation at age 76?
I just turned 76 years old. My prostate was removed 15 years ago (Gleason was 3+4, grade 2) and I had no trouble until my...
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...
Metastatic prostate cancer request for advice
I am 72 years old diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in January 26 - Gleason Score 4+3=7 - PSA 13 My PSMA-PET scan revealed the...
Just got pathology back post RP. Help me interpret?
Had surgery last week.. I was Gleason 4+5 going in. Locally advanced. This is what I can see from report: all lymph nodes negative, all...
RARP vs RT plus ADT for Gleason 8 with cribiform and high Decipher
I’m new to prostate cancer, having been diagnosed in December 2025 with Gleason 8 (4+4) with cribiform architecture, stage T1c, PSA 4.7, and Decipher score...
Tulsa Pro and Insurance
Seriously considering TULSA PRO. I appear to be a very good candidate due to my localized tumor location in the transitional zone (nearer to the...
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...
Approximate time for stomach, bowels to settle after Photon radiation?
A 4-3 with 7 Gleason , did 28 weekdays Photon treatments, stayed on recommended diet. Still getting up 3-6 times at night. Any gas will...
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...
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...
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?
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....
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