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First, you should be getting a biopsy. Find out what your Gleason score is and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324617/

Discussion: PSMA PET results 6/6/25

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 9:06pm

I had the surgery in Aug of 22. Never had been in surgery before. Gleason 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979509/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Just because something is new doesn't mean it's better. A surgeon with 50+ multi-port cases/ year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901352/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I had my RALP in August 2022. No side effects to date and still cancer free...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157823/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

Well said phil. I live in a retirement community and am in the lower half of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245674/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 6:53am

Per some of the other comments which seem pretty consistent (I had hernia surgery last summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272490/

Discussion: Hernia surgery post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 10:25am

Thanks. That makes sense and I will be sure to ask him. Unfortunately, I have no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186680/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

My surgeon took eight lymph-node biopsies. Seven were negative; however, one was positive. Ugh. Long story...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950656/

Discussion: Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

I couldn't agree more. I had RALRP 10 days ago. My surgeon was the head of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904589/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

4 surgeon and two rdition oncologists all recommended this course. i did 6 consults. 5/4/21 pet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/610463/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2021

Thank you for your insight Phil. We just received the Decipher test results this morning -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310215/

Discussion: Second Opinions in Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22 10:11am

Hey bud, just to be sure, was it the same lab? My first post op PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258335/

Discussion: First PSA Post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 7:41am

Of course this is a decision for you and your doctor/s. I was using 7 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278160/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 6:43pm

I couldn’t agree more about doing the Kegel exercises. I did them religiously before and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996505/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

Shep247, glad to see you are taking the time and effort to find the best possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072636/

Discussion: Finding High-Volume Surgery Centers for RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

I did a lot of research on surgeons to make sure I chose the best one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971430/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

How late is too late to even begin rehab? I'm still struggling with incontinence & waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209188/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:06pm

I am not sure if I can put phone # but you can call them if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105435/

Discussion: Post RARP and time to choose a penis pump. Any recommendations?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

A year ago I had a robotic radical prostatectomy. Immediately after, while I was still groggy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055283/

Discussion: Positive margins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Congrats on your psa! My surgeon stated I'd be continent 4 months after surgery. It turned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140548/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

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