Hello - thanks for sharing. When I opened the discussion of my "options" after receiving my 3+4=7 Gleason score (3 cores negative/normal, 3 cores "6", and 6 cores 3+4 with only 10% being "4"), I asked about Active Surveillance, Radiation, and Surgery. My Urologist said that if you do radiation first, you can never have a successful radical prostatectomy afterward. "The radiation therapy turns your prostate to concrete" he said. He was directive...adamant...saying: "I'm taking your prostate". I got the clear message that I had no choice. He also said/asked: "why would you want to wait two years with active surveillance, only to give your cancer two years to advance in staging and spreading beyond your prostate?" I understood that immediately. It sounds like active surveillance is suited only for people with 3+3=6 Gleason score...the lowest you can have. So, I had my single incision DaVinci Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy on 4/18/25. Lots of frustrating, exasperating post-op consequences...mostly the urinary incontinence and a complete change in bowel habits. Because I fell into the unlucky 10-20% that have "surgical margins" (he didn't get "all" of the cancer...left some behind), I need to have a discussion of having radiation anyway, to have a focus kill of the remaining tissue. Good luck, but I would stay away from radiation as your first choice option.
That's actually out of date now. Robotic-assisted salvage radical prostatectomy (sRARP) can remove a prostate safely *after* radiation with very low rates of surgical complications. Unfortunately,
a) not every urologist knows about that yet
b) the ones who know about it don't always have the skills to do it
c) the ones who have the skills to do it don't necessarily have access to the equipment
So in 2025 it's absolutely false that you can't get a prostatectomy after radiation, but it's unlikely your local urologist would be able to do it (that's what they're really saying; not "it's impossible", but "I can't do it"). In the rare case that a salvage prostatectomy is necessary after radiation, you'd have to go to a major medical centre.
Good day everyone, I am a survivor of Prostate Cancer as of July 2021. I had the full removal via robotic surgery, meaning they took it all, lymph nodes, prostate and yes, all the surrounding nerves, leaving me with permanent ED...however! The great news is that I discovered TriMix and wow! What a game changer. Takes me back to high school when the wind would blow and I could achieve an erection.
Good day everyone, I am a survivor of Prostate Cancer as of July 2021. I had the full removal via robotic surgery, meaning they took it all, lymph nodes, prostate and yes, all the surrounding nerves, leaving me with permanent ED...however! The great news is that I discovered TriMix and wow! What a game changer. Takes me back to high school when the wind would blow and I could achieve an erection.
Thanks for the post. I had the robotic surgery which left me with no erection ability. Tried Viagra with no results. First I heard of TriMix. I will look into it. Any side effects?
Thanks for the post. I had the robotic surgery which left me with no erection ability. Tried Viagra with no results. First I heard of TriMix. I will look into it. Any side effects?
None, I was 4 years into no erection and got tired of nothing, so I made the educational appointment with Mayo Phoenix and bam! The best thing I could have done, didn't hurt at all and i only did the 5ml, the lowest dose on the syringe and wow, rock hard lasted for almost 2 hours...completely worth it. You will have to find a compounding pharmacy near you and make sure the pharmacy doesn't broker your prescription out, otherwise your cost will be $200-$300 a vial. I only paid $90 for 50 uses at my compounding pharmacy.
Good day everyone, I am a survivor of Prostate Cancer as of July 2021. I had the full removal via robotic surgery, meaning they took it all, lymph nodes, prostate and yes, all the surrounding nerves, leaving me with permanent ED...however! The great news is that I discovered TriMix and wow! What a game changer. Takes me back to high school when the wind would blow and I could achieve an erection.
None, I was 4 years into no erection and got tired of nothing, so I made the educational appointment with Mayo Phoenix and bam! The best thing I could have done, didn't hurt at all and i only did the 5ml, the lowest dose on the syringe and wow, rock hard lasted for almost 2 hours...completely worth it. You will have to find a compounding pharmacy near you and make sure the pharmacy doesn't broker your prescription out, otherwise your cost will be $200-$300 a vial. I only paid $90 for 50 uses at my compounding pharmacy.
Hi all,
I'm one-week into recovery from radical prostatectomy. I'm 70 and recently retired as photojournalist for large media company. Surgeon was great, explained all options and because my prostate cancer (Gleason 7-8) was localized and my lymph nodes were clear, I chose surgery. I'm a little sore, just got catheter out and moving around, trying to get as much exercise as I can, but by mid afternoon, I am exhausted. Taking naps and doing kegel's to strengthen pelvic muscles control urination. Slowly getting better day by day....I am so used to being busy and caring for family/grandkids. I have really had to be intentional about letting my body REST and determine how active I want to be......I'm pleased, informed and will take the next chapter with a positive attitude.
Good day everyone, I am a survivor of Prostate Cancer as of July 2021. I had the full removal via robotic surgery, meaning they took it all, lymph nodes, prostate and yes, all the surrounding nerves, leaving me with permanent ED...however! The great news is that I discovered TriMix and wow! What a game changer. Takes me back to high school when the wind would blow and I could achieve an erection.
Congrats as a survivor of Prostate Cancer. I'm a newby, just in my first week following Radical Prostatectomy. Oncologist said they got all the cancer and the margins all test cancer-free. So far so good. Not sure what is ahead but appreciate your positive attitude and discovery. Will have to check it out.... Best wishes
4.7 Years in with a Kind Heart and Tranquil Disposition. I based my survivorship on my DNA inheritance from my family. I come from a family of members with Bad Hearts (BH) and worst Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Mom died of RA complications at age 47, sister died of RA at 65. Dad died of a Bad Heart (BH) at 71, other sister died at 55 of both BH/RH. Brother, age 75, has been bed ridden for 12+ years with a combination of both Bad Heart (BH) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). When my oncologist reviewed my DNA she said calmly "something else will get you before your cancer does." My cancer is advanced prostate cancer stage 4. My families DNA survival rate is somewhere between 58 and 64. At age 71 years 11 months my heart appears to be doing well and I've no signs of rheumatoid arthritis leaving me feeling kind-of blessed, cancer, cancer treatments and all the challenges we face.
That same oncologist described me in my chart as "Kind Hearted" and with a "Tranquil Disposition." I'll take both, I consider my survivorship as a gift.
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That's actually out of date now. Robotic-assisted salvage radical prostatectomy (sRARP) can remove a prostate safely *after* radiation with very low rates of surgical complications. Unfortunately,
a) not every urologist knows about that yet
b) the ones who know about it don't always have the skills to do it
c) the ones who have the skills to do it don't necessarily have access to the equipment
So in 2025 it's absolutely false that you can't get a prostatectomy after radiation, but it's unlikely your local urologist would be able to do it (that's what they're really saying; not "it's impossible", but "I can't do it"). In the rare case that a salvage prostatectomy is necessary after radiation, you'd have to go to a major medical centre.
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2 ReactionsGood day everyone, I am a survivor of Prostate Cancer as of July 2021. I had the full removal via robotic surgery, meaning they took it all, lymph nodes, prostate and yes, all the surrounding nerves, leaving me with permanent ED...however! The great news is that I discovered TriMix and wow! What a game changer. Takes me back to high school when the wind would blow and I could achieve an erection.
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3 ReactionsThanks for the post. I had the robotic surgery which left me with no erection ability. Tried Viagra with no results. First I heard of TriMix. I will look into it. Any side effects?
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1 ReactionNone, I was 4 years into no erection and got tired of nothing, so I made the educational appointment with Mayo Phoenix and bam! The best thing I could have done, didn't hurt at all and i only did the 5ml, the lowest dose on the syringe and wow, rock hard lasted for almost 2 hours...completely worth it. You will have to find a compounding pharmacy near you and make sure the pharmacy doesn't broker your prescription out, otherwise your cost will be $200-$300 a vial. I only paid $90 for 50 uses at my compounding pharmacy.
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1 ReactionCongrats on being cancer free : ))) ! Thanks for sharing and giving hope to others. May you stay cancer free forever : )
were you using trimix or something else?
Hi all,
I'm one-week into recovery from radical prostatectomy. I'm 70 and recently retired as photojournalist for large media company. Surgeon was great, explained all options and because my prostate cancer (Gleason 7-8) was localized and my lymph nodes were clear, I chose surgery. I'm a little sore, just got catheter out and moving around, trying to get as much exercise as I can, but by mid afternoon, I am exhausted. Taking naps and doing kegel's to strengthen pelvic muscles control urination. Slowly getting better day by day....I am so used to being busy and caring for family/grandkids. I have really had to be intentional about letting my body REST and determine how active I want to be......I'm pleased, informed and will take the next chapter with a positive attitude.
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3 ReactionsCongrats as a survivor of Prostate Cancer. I'm a newby, just in my first week following Radical Prostatectomy. Oncologist said they got all the cancer and the margins all test cancer-free. So far so good. Not sure what is ahead but appreciate your positive attitude and discovery. Will have to check it out.... Best wishes
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2 Reactions6 years in. Watchful waiting. Full disclosure I’m 85. I feel fine. PSA jumps around. Last one was 12,7. Abnormal MR and PET scans. No biopsies.
4.7 Years in with a Kind Heart and Tranquil Disposition. I based my survivorship on my DNA inheritance from my family. I come from a family of members with Bad Hearts (BH) and worst Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Mom died of RA complications at age 47, sister died of RA at 65. Dad died of a Bad Heart (BH) at 71, other sister died at 55 of both BH/RH. Brother, age 75, has been bed ridden for 12+ years with a combination of both Bad Heart (BH) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). When my oncologist reviewed my DNA she said calmly "something else will get you before your cancer does." My cancer is advanced prostate cancer stage 4. My families DNA survival rate is somewhere between 58 and 64. At age 71 years 11 months my heart appears to be doing well and I've no signs of rheumatoid arthritis leaving me feeling kind-of blessed, cancer, cancer treatments and all the challenges we face.
That same oncologist described me in my chart as "Kind Hearted" and with a "Tranquil Disposition." I'll take both, I consider my survivorship as a gift.
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