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Understanding PSA spike and what questions to ask
Hello...first time posting. Had my bloodwork done for my upcoming annual visit to my urologist. The results caught me off guard. My total PSA has...
Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?
Tomorrow I will have an appointment with a surgeon for possible robotic surgery (prostatectomy).59yrs oldGleason score 3+4=7One positive core 1.6cmAcinar adenocarcinomaPSA 6/12/23= 4.24PSA 12/12/23=5.13BPH on...
Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?
I appreciate the support I've found here. I was diagnosed this summer and had surgery last week. It appears everything went as planned, and my...
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I have a Gleason score of 7 in 3 areas and a 4 in another spot, I'm scheduled...
What questions to ask in first meeting regarding treatment decisions?
We have our first post diagnosis meeting with our Mayo doctor on Wednesday (transferring from local urology clinic). What do you recommend asking in this...
After Radiation Treatments: What questions to ask at follow-up?
Just finished 37 Radiation Treatments to Prostate Bed. Have an appointment with my Radiation Oncologist this Friday. What questions should I be asking 🤔? Thanks
New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?
Hello everyone, sadly I have had to join this area of the internet which we don't wish on anybody. I am on here because my...
Prostate Cancer: What Questions to ask doctor upon initial diagnosis?
Is there a list of questions that need to be asked of urologist when initially diagnosed?
New to Prostate Cancer with a boatload of questions, but who to ask?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/very-new-here-with-a-boatload-of-questions-but-who-to-ask/
So many questions to ask !!! Diagnosed July 2022. PSA was 37 and was told my Gleason score was between 6 and 9 after biopsies...
What questions should I ask at first meeting with the Oncologist?
My first meeting with my oncologist it’s coming up, what it’s some important questions I should ask? I’m a bit lost in this whole PC...
Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy
I've made a list of questions to review with my Dr. regarding my upcoming Prostatectomy. I don't know what treatment they will want to do...
3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?
Just received pathology report from MRI fusion biopsy with one 3+3 core and another adjacent core suspicious cells. 1.7 cm lesion, PSA 4, been having...
Questions I should have asked about prostate cancer, but did not
A cynical, slightly pissed-off handout for the newly diagnosed. Congratulations ! You’ve joined the club no one wants to be in. You’ve just heard the...
This is about prostate cancer coming back after 20 years.
I'm 75 years young. I had prostate cancer when I was 54. The prostate was removed, I was cancer free for 6 years. Took a...
Should I be seeking extra treatment?
Hey guys and wives, this is my first post here but have been lurking a couple months. I have a pretty good heath plan at...
Suggestions for questions of surgeon following RARP
Hi, I'm meeting tomorrow morning with the surgeon who performed my RARP two weeks ago this past Monday. Unfortunately I haven't yet received any pathology...
The Dogma-Infested Labyrinth of Professional PCa Treatment Advice
I was raised in a boarding school where we were taught to think critically, to ask bold questions, and to develop broad, inquisitive minds. This...
Little to no info from Dr prior to starting Proton 1-2 weeks out
Starting proton therapy next week after a 5 months of research, consultations and finally deciding on proton therapy for my 3+4 prostate cancer. I chose...
Don’t know what I don’t know…diagnosed 5/13/25
First post here but, not after spending countless hours reading countless pages of this forum. First, let me say thank you to all who take...
Treatment options
56 year old diagnosed with 3+4 prostate cancer. Overall healthy and active. I currently do not take any medications. PSA was 4.9 last test. Oncologist...
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