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Did my Cancer get worse on my latest biopsy, or just more accurate?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/did-my-cancer-get-worse-on-my-latest-biopsy-or-just-more-accurate/
After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 8:30pm
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Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-i-manage-testosterone-w-orgovyx-and-skip-radiation/
I've already had colon cancer and a sigmoid resection that metastasized to my lung ... had a lung wedge resection also. Was doing good except...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 1, 2024
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Just got my prostatectomy pathology results
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/just-got-my-prostatectomy-pathology-results/
It’s been a while since I last posted. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April of last year, Gleason 7 (3+4). PSA was 6.8...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 26, 2024
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How long do the hot flashes last? Another 3 month Eligard shot today
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-do-the-hot-flashes-last-another-3-month-eligard-shot-today/
Hello all. I have completed my 5 1/2 weeks of EBRT for intermediate risk prostate cancer and had first injection of Eligard 3 months ago....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 30, 2024
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Advice on pursuing second opinion/treatment at UCSF.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/advice-on-pursuing-second-opiniontreatment-at-ucsf/
Hello all. I have a few threads started since being diagnosed a few months ago (PSA 9, Gleason 7, Stage 2, no signs of spread...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2024
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Tulsa Pro Experience, Mayo Clinic MN – July 2024
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tulsa-pro-experience-mayo-clinic-mn-july-2024/
Gleason 7 (4+3). I was treated Wednesday July 17, 2024. I checked in at 7am, entered the MRI/Tulsa suite at 8:15, and woke up in...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 20 4:44pm
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Day Two of radiation treatment. Questions about diet, gas, exercise.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/day-two-of-radiation-treatment-questions-about-diet-gas-exercise/
Hello again all. Multiple posts here from diagnosis to now. 53, Gleason 7, 3+4, PSA 8.7, Intermediate risk w/ 9 of 17 cores cancerous. Ended...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2024
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Third SBRT Opinion Worth It?
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Paging Dr. Google... Me: Age 50, Gleason 7 (3 + 4), 0.56 intermediate risk, 6/12 cores, PSA 6.68, PSMA showed no metastasis to lymph nodes...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 1 4:42pm
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Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pet-scan-prior-to-radical-prostatectomy/
My husband has Gleason 7 (4+3) PCA with regional lymphadenopathy. Bone scan, CT negative. Current plan is radical prostatectomy. When originally asked surgeon about PET...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 26, 2022
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What can I expect after my biopsy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-can-i-expect-after-my-biopsy/
51 year old and was diagnosed two weeks ago via MRI with a Gleason 7+ cancer. MRI results below. Nothing was found in the lymph...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 8 4:30pm