Anyone else on active surveillance with Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer?
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19 days agoHad a needle biopsy done almost two years ago with no indication of cancer. Then because of poor urine flow had video taken of my bladder (small tube with camera) and found a large diverticulum on my bladder. Had a TURP and the diverticulum removed with robotic surgery. Found Gleason 3 + 4 from TURP done on prostate. I am under Active surveillance now. PSA done 3 months after surgery was .56. Last month it was .6. Once a year I have an MRI; every 3 months I have PSA checked. Any one here with similar experiences with Gleason 3 + 4 and Active Surveillance? 70 years old.
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19 days agoActive surveillance is a common and well-established approach for managing Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer, especially for patients who meet certain criteria, and many community members here share similar monitoring experiences with regular PSA tests and MRIs. Your monitoring schedule sounds very thorough, and connecting with others who have walked this path can provide valuable insights and support as you navigate this journey.
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15 days agoThank you for your feedback.
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