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Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation
Got recently diagnosed with Gleason group 2, 7(3+4). Was in state of shock to know about the cancer. I’m 56 year old and fortunately I’m...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 7, 2024
New here! 4 months into my cancer journey.....
I have a Gleason score of 8(4+4). My PSA was 4-5 for several years then took off earlier this past spring to 16. PET scan...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18, 2024
BCR Post Prostate Robotic Surgery over 3 years?
I am fortunate enough to have had my prostate removed over 3 years ago and remain USPSA < 0.01 (undetectable). I am wondering how common...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2024
prostatectomy vs radiation?
Seeing radiation oncologist Monday Surgeon says I am okay for prostatectomy, although age is a bit of concern, parents lived til mid 90s CHOICES? Quality...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 17, 2025
Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?
For 2.5 years I was fine on AS with a 3+3 lesion, this year issues have surfaced. Just some of my basic info, I have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 30, 2023
Concerned procrastinating will affect future prognosis
After RP April 2019 Gleason 9 negative margins pt3a lymph nodes clear, BCR aug 2022 confirmed pet positive lymph node (SUV 1.9) PSA 0.22 was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 23, 2023
ADT, Hot Flashes and Ashwagandha: Is it safe?
I have received 3, three-month Lupron shots and radiation therapy for Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer. After the final shot in June, my PSA was <...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2025
Recovery of testosterone and side effects after stopping ORGOVYX
Diagnosed 2018 with Stage four Metastasized PC. Had 4 rounds of chemo then Lupron injections for about a year and then prescribed ORGOVYX. Have been...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 7, 2025
Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?
My husband is at the decision stage between hormone therapy and radiation or surgery. Localized tumor based on PSMA PET, Gleason score 9(4+5) PSA 9.2,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13, 2025
Long-term lodging options in Rochester while in cancer treatment
Hello, we are traveling to Rochester from North Carolina for my husbands radiation treatment for 7 weeks. This diagnosis has thrown us for a loop...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 11, 2023
Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?
I have been diagnosed with Grade 3 prostate cancer with a 4 + 3 Gleason score of 7. This after having 2 PSA scores last...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2025
Deciding what to do when providers have such different protocols?
Prostate cancer diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago, Gleason 7, 3+4, stage 1. Nerve sparing prostatectomy 2 years ago. PSA tested every three months was always...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 19, 2025
Who should be part of my medical team?
Hello folks. I am a little confused about who exactly is part of the medical team. I understand that it depends on treatment options and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2025
T3b N1 question about the N
I am a bit confused as to where I stand in this prostate cancer I have. The N means they found microscopic evidence in a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 30, 2025
IMRT Radiation and ADT
My husband Jeff was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 62 yo and mostly in good health- walks, runs, bikes, pickleball, lifts weights. He...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 4, 2024
Proton, Photon, or Cryotherapy?
78 1/2 years old; 4/9 cores involved(adenocarcinoma); R mid gland transitional zone; 4+3 in one(40%); 3+4 in all three others(highest tumor involvement of those 70%);Stage...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 14, 2025
How to interpret PSA
A little background. GS 8, stage pT3b. RP in September 21, SRT in Spring of 2024. 18 months ADT including 12 months of Abiraterone ending...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 8, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 18 4:06pm
Latest PSMA Scan results - Meeting with Oncologist Friday
I'm not an expert yet - but not as bad as I thought. Surely time for some sort of ADT. < snip> EXAM: NM PET/CT...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21 9:14am
Depression and hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with stage IV PC (Gleason 4+5 =9) and started Lupron and Zitiga shortly thereafter. I had six weeks of radiation which I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 16, 2025