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I have a urologist/ surgeon, urologist, oncologist, and pharmacist and nurses at the urologist office who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209722/

Discussion: Who should be part of my medical team?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

Dr. Keon was a famous Canadian heart surgeon, so the spell-check error isn't surprising. Unfortunately, wrong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170622/

Discussion: Biopsy confirms prostate cancer in 12 out of 12 cores

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I think you're asking a good question. I was 70 when I had NS RARP last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425532/

Discussion: How much did you know about your Urologist before RALP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

I was activated yesterday and so far am very pleased. There is a definite learning curve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273032/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

Man I get it! Don’t want that either. I just had an appointment with the Urologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511742/

Discussion: Anybody here ever refuse to be catheterized through their urethra?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:17am

My urologist, who doesn’t do RP anymore, suggested to me two things in picking a surgeon:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973405/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

Thanks. The surgeon and other doctors have done a good job of explaining an ostomy option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026878/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

My UCLA surgeon put me on lupron for 6 months before surgery. He advised me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928337/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: Which Treatment to Choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I had 2 cores of cancer, one @3+4. After talking with a number of people, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506236/

Discussion: I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:09am

Thank you all for your replies. They help to get an idea how everyone approaches the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760214/

Discussion: How to find a good surgeon for radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

I had an orthopedic surgeon once tell me if you keep coming back you will end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280118/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Hi Mary. I may prostate cancer patient that is currently going through pelvic floor therapy so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128125/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. We saw the surgeon this morning at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010341/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had zero incontinence issues. I attribute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034998/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

JC76, my transperineal biopsy was performed by a PA at Mayo Rochester, not a specialized surgeon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029203/

Discussion: Anesthesia for a Prostate Biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Thanks. I'll ask about that. The on-call physician said he'd never heard of these symptoms and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122245/

Discussion: Weak stream after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I've read online that a single positive margin less than 3mm has relatively the same chance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926937/

Discussion: Husband's prostate cancer story

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Rose, if you are looking for a great surgeon at Mayo-Rochester I would highly recommend Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995169/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

Before my Husbands surgery I asked the Doctor if he would check for negative margins and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410534/

Discussion: Pt3b N0 Help

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2025

So interestingly, when I was in the final process of selecting my surgeon (Dr Ahlering at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511092/

Discussion: How do I assess my surgeon’s experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 9:56am

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