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A prostatectomy will remove the cancer. You may or may not have a recurrence later, but it will be treatable so not a death sentence. The prostatectomy may result in incontinence and or erectile disfunction. There are treatments for both and if the treatments don’t work, you can get an inflatable penis prostheses and an artificial urinary sphincter. I’ve gotten both in a single surgery and just wish that I had gotten them sooner. Remember that after having a prostatectomy, you can still have sex and can still have orgasms. Most doctors advise Tadalafil 5 mg daily after the surgery to keep blood flowing to your genitalia. The old “use it or lose it” applies.

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Jim, BOTH in one procedure? Wow, that seems like a very complicated surgery. You sound pleased so your surgeon is to be congratulated!
Phil