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@jeffmarc Same - 12 years since surgery never a discussion of or performance of kagles, catheter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474526/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 3:58pm

@ambika My brother also was treated by Mack Roach. I know quite a few other people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527409/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:58am

I realize that after knee replacement surgery, he is still doing physical therapy exercises to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523911/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:57am

@bgm1157 The hyperbaric oxygen therapy was definitely on the table back in 2023 when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519711/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 4:15pm

Beachcomber20, I'm now 9 months after HDR Brachytherapy & SBRT (5 sessions) and feeling very nearly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185566/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I am 73 with PSA between 9.5 and 10.5 the last three tests. Biopsy in January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486475/

Discussion: Was on active surveillance, now gleason 3+4: Any advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 11:12am

@oldgreenpaint What you experienced is known - with the higher dose per fraction of SBRT, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504386/

Discussion: What is treatment for Gleason Score 8 at 80 years old in good health?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:33pm

@thmssllvn My brother had five sessions of SBRT on his prostate when he was 77. He’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494150/

Discussion: Getting PSA results with impossible fluctuation: What's up?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 11:11am

Outstanding post! I’m currently undergoing pelvic floor therapy and you echoed everything my PT told me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128967/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

As someone whose prostate cancer reoccurred my personal opinion is that you made a good choice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123867/

Discussion: Sex After Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Don’t beat yourself up over freakin Kegels! Sure, they are very helpful but your urinary tract...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178081/

Discussion: Change in Incontinence after Salvage Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

This site is one of the best sources of medical information I have found relating to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156118/

Discussion: TURP Alternatives

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

I had TURP surgery after my cancer diagnosis but before radiation. The cancer was actually pressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121520/

Discussion: TURP procedure for prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Welcome, @barslo. You may be interested in these discussions where members are talking about the sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040170/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

This is the reason they developed SpaceOAR and similar products. They are to protect the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372574/

Discussion: Side effect of Radiation +ADT Orgovyx on Sexual function

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

I also got a radiation oncology consult before deciding surgery was best for me. I wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073133/

Discussion: Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

Yes indeed. My urologist who has done 4,100 DaVinci Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomies, wrote in his surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502153/

Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 11:16pm

@jeffmarc Thank you for the response. I am in Phoenix, AZ. I meet in 1 week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404413/

Discussion: Good News on PET-Scan, time to consider next steps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

Hi @johari, some members, including @firespooks and @kpgnsm have shared their experiences with the sling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023673/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

I had salvage radiation in 2013 . 39 treatments. My cancer came back again for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995832/

Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

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