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The MRI was of the entire pelvic area and only indicated the prostate lesion. With the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025448/

Discussion: PSA six weeks after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:41am

Hi Colleen, Yes, I’ve been in contact with them and am considering becoming a participant. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951447/

Discussion: Any experiences with pelvic fascia-sparing prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I had the same question for my team at MSK: they said no cycling ONE WEEK...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041195/

Discussion: Cyclists and prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 2:13pm

Sorry to hear about your heart issue. I agree with hammer101. If you find a surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867095/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Not rushing to surgery, but my husband managed to get an appt with a local superstar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911356/

Discussion: Proton Therapy or Cyberknife without ADT for Gleason 8?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

I had mine removed 11 days ago. Gleason 8, On the Margin too, PSA was 6.9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912706/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I have an an artificial urinary sphincter (2023). It works great and allowed me to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157198/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 9:24pm

After my RP, my surgeon recommended 10 quick Kegels followed by 10 with a 5 second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163890/

Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 8:06am

My husband, Jim, was informed that he was high risk even though the surgeon said that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012800/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 9:23pm

I did. All clear, no invasion of other aneas or lymph nodes, however 3 positive margins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059304/

Discussion: Positive margins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 1:00pm

I would definitely recommend going with the proven method over the "latest and greatest". You want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901990/

Discussion: Single port vs. Multi-port DaVinci Robot for RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

I have received excellent care at UCLA for my G9, CRPC including RP, 12 months of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061081/

Discussion: Alternatives to Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2 7:42pm

Great comments above on picking the right surgeon. For myself, I looked for a surgeon that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972127/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Yes, my PCP does run different blood tests. Now, my surgeon runs a full spectrum on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143634/

Discussion: Urology Blood work different than PCP blood work

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18 4:34pm

My husband, now 65, had RARP at Mayo in Phoenix this last June on the 5th....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164288/

Discussion: Arizona Mayo Urologists for RALP or HIFU

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 6:14pm

I once had a non-laparoscopic hernia surgery. The MD who did it only did hernias, in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923146/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

@colleenyoung I would be happy to. The surgeon/urologist who performed my RALP is on maternity leave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833466/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I was going to post but you covered it all. I did the PT Post therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772283/

Discussion: Biopsy results: I'm very scared and afraid

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

Urethra constricture surgery, I was scarred & completely shut off, finally put a Supra pubic cath...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317728/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 23, 2020

I think the surgeon was referring to irritating as straining and/or constipation. She said he needed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029729/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 8:16am

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