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For my RP, I asked friends who had the procedure. Based on their recommendations, I interviewed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760103/

Discussion: How to find a good surgeon for radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

My surgeon told me to start Kegels as soon as the catheter was removed. 10 quick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145349/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

Also get yourself an good MO as your guide through this. Most uros have a biased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060578/

Discussion: Trying to get perspectives on what comes next

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

With a Gleason score of 9, I would be basing my decision from the information I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835612/

Discussion: Prostate cancer in large prostates

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I couldn't find my Mayo Surgeon on the list. To make it worse this evening a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256594/

Discussion: Locating RARP Surgeons By Ranking

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:35pm

My husband has only one core with 4+3 BUT it contains ductal component as well as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324417/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 3:00pm

Sounds too familiar. Undetectable cancer cells can escape the prostate (apparently). My surgeon was very encouraging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794706/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

I don't think the PSMA scan should be affected by the Biopsy. You should drop your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291813/

Discussion: PSMA Pet Scan 1 week after biopsy, is that too soon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 9:21am

@jeffmarc the rectum issue never came up at NYU Langone ( I met with Dr Zelefsky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262884/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 5:01pm

I'm still trying for find out which surgeon you used if anyone has had an orchiectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971793/

Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Hello MM, I totally understand your frustration - and your husband feels it as well. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288622/

Discussion: A wife's manual for her husband's prostate cancer support

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 6:27am

Interesting. I haven't met with radiation people at Mayo yet, only a surgeon. What was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213148/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:21am

Hi, Gleason score 4 + 3 = 7. Yes, he had a prostatectomy 2008, clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933838/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I had a laparoscopic robot assisted prostatectomy at Mayo in Rochester 18 months ago, on 3/21/2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142675/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Thanks for the reply... But still wondering how do you find the surgeon? Did you google?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233442/

Discussion: Prostatectomy soon: Any suggestions for being prepared?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

I also recommend getting clarifications. Laparoscopic only means that the surgery issues cameras. I encourage you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140199/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I researched several at Mayo and if and when I need it I will definitely use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019060/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Had 13 pelvic nodes removed with RLP in July at Mayo Jax. All negative. Had first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951006/

Discussion: Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

The kegels are really important, but also a surgeon who specializes in nerve avoidance is critical....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913815/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

You need to first get the results from the MRI, and a biopsy if the MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335626/

Discussion: Prostate Health Index (PHI) results: Time for a second opinion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26 11:37am

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