Can you recommend a Prostate surgeon or Radiologist at Mayo Rochester?

Posted by Cannondale @tactive, Jul 21 2:36pm

I am 53 years old and have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 3+4 =7

I am considering HDR Brachytherapy vs Prostatectomy. I am concerned with long term side effects.

Therefore I am hoping to get recommendations for a skilled surgeon and/or radiologist at the Mayo clinic (Rochester Minnesota).

My concerns are as follows:
Lowest rate of recurrence
Low rated of incontinence
Low rates of ED

If you had a good experience with a Prostate surgeon or Radiologist at Mayo clinic Rochester MN, could you please share their name and why you recommend the doctor ?

Your thoughts and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much

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I’ve had nothing but good care there! Dr Kwon , Dr Davis and my surgeon was Dr Iers… always great care!

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@rokski Dr Viers

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Well, first off, you’re doing the right thing by choosing Mayo. The Mayo Clinic is a center of excellence for prostate cancer treatment. I had a prostatectomy at Mayo Phoenix when I was 52 (2 years ago)… also a 3+4=7. In my case, the only real option was surgery. Do your research and ask every question you can think of throughout the process. I also recommend this book.

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Dr Gettman surgery. Dr Choo rad oncology

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Profile picture for jeb0505 @jeb0505

Well, first off, you’re doing the right thing by choosing Mayo. The Mayo Clinic is a center of excellence for prostate cancer treatment. I had a prostatectomy at Mayo Phoenix when I was 52 (2 years ago)… also a 3+4=7. In my case, the only real option was surgery. Do your research and ask every question you can think of throughout the process. I also recommend this book.

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@jeb0505 thanks for the suggestion. I purchased the book and should arrive today. Looks like this is versions 5

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My story is basically your story. Dr. Paras Shaw did my surgery. Couldn’t recommend him or Mayo highly enough.

He also co-authored a book on Prostate Cancer/Health I highly recommend that is published by Mayo.

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