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Given your age and good health, I completely agree. I found the surgical pain to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984216/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Hey @urdblfs A couple quick thoughts... "I would like feedback also on diet and exercise...most part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234986/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:28am

You are asking very good questions. I had my proctectomy at age 59 with a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068893/

Discussion: Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Your posts have been most helpful on this site for me. DaVinci Surgery November 8 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969793/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

hey @edo I'm not doc or expert but I can relate my experience...My diagnosis and surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725382/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2022

Greetings, I had successful nerve sparing surgery 7/28/20. Initially, post op incontinence was an issue, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296990/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2021

I'm 70 and had NS RARP late June 2024 at Mayo Phoenix. I'm reasonably fit but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256474/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 5:20pm

Good morning. I was diagnosed with PC in August. I had 2 cores of 14 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977560/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

Incontinence is a highly variable outcome and you should prepare accordingly. The kegels and core strengthening...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216219/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 8:11am

Hi web265 Since I began keeping records on December 7 I have done about 10,000 kegel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821196/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Oskar, Late 2016: I had gleason 7 with 2A C hopefully contained. Researched Proton Beam but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042548/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

I was taking 3000mg per day of OTC Tylenol for the 1st week. Also took the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741640/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2022

I was diagnosed with Gleason 9 grade 5 encapsulated two years ago. Chose proctectomy and regret...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205893/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 9:15am

I am 71 yo, now 2 months out from robotic radical prostatectomy. First night in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105654/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about that. I had very similar symptoms, except that they emerged a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069371/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

Just complete my RP (age 78, healthy, active, 140-145 pounds) on 3/28/2024. 24 hour stay at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047020/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Based on a lot of comments I feel pretty fortunate. I had my RP last Tuesday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964109/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

My husband (68 y/o) had RALP on June 23, 2023, Mayo Rochester, so about 7 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912126/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

I had my RALP last August at 60 years old. My PSA was also around 4....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892648/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

At the outset, everyone's journey is different. My urologist said my incontinence would improve and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200407/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

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