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Posted: Jan 9 5:53pm

@sahallock1947 I too started using the clamp for an hour or two when I am exercising...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474418/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 1:57pm

Arfus, I’m also being treated at Northwestern in Chicago. Could you please tell me who your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044849/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Find the most experienced surgeon, preferably one trained in nerve-sparing procedures. Donate blood to yourself in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233422/

Discussion: Prostatectomy soon: Any suggestions for being prepared?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Well finely got a call from someone in charge at KUMC radiology to give me more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531648/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 5:20pm

I was diagnosed Gleason 8 and three months until I had surgery. Would of been longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031125/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

@readandlearn After you have read hundreds of case histories across multiple forums, patterns, trends, and percentages...

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Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Many young new surgeons are skilled with the new technology. But...older more experienced surgeons have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019029/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Thanks for sharing that. My urologist refered me to a radiation oncologist and a surgeon. One...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1399922/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and looking for treatment advice.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2025

@mpersonne greatly appreciate your words. After getting alot of input I am hoping it is contained...

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Discussion: The decision I have to make is tearing me up

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 1:43pm

PA questioned his meds. Meet with surgeon next week....maybe ADT will not be a concern for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264477/

Discussion: Anyone had a knee replacement while on ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Want to share the rest of my journey. Got a 2nd reading of the core samples...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470156/

Discussion: PSA/MRI not too bad, Biopsy not too good. What?? [updated]

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

At age 74 I had an RARP. I was/am a life-long cyclist in all varieties, including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489454/

Discussion: Aggressive Bicycle Riding After Radical Prostatectomy

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Posted: Jan 23 12:20pm

@jeffmarc Thank you so much for this advice. I will pass the information along to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510625/

Discussion: Salvage surgery or salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 3:39pm

Certainly, my Gleason Score was 7 (4/3). Eleven of the biopsy cores were positive for PC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995171/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

@retireditguy OK-those questions are on my short list now. I didn't know if the Decipher score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504099/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 1:00pm

Always insist on a MRI scan otherwise the surgeon is completely in the dark he's having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443022/

Discussion: Been on TRT for over 10yrs: Upcoming biopsy & PSA levels

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

Surgeon wants to see me this morning. He has already called in Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals antibiotic. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292473/

Discussion: Scheduled for prostate removal next week urine test: Staphylococcus

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Sorry to hear that you have only met your surgeon once! How long of a time...

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Discussion: When to switch doctors? Anyone take this step?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

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