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What I want to know is what the "neurovascular bundles" are "really" for, and why are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462456/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

I recommend talking to multiple surgeons and radiation oncologists, ideally at a center of excellence, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488981/

Discussion: RALP or SBRT for a 51 year old?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 3:05pm

The PROSTox test from MiraDx corp. helps determine if one has a LOW or HIGH risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297601/

Discussion: Glow Club Photon and Proton Beam Class at Mayo AZ

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

@cadaddy My brother had 5 SBRT treatments, but didn’t use a spacer. He had some urinary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448933/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2025

I had a radical prostatectomy in 2006. PSA 5.53. Gleason 3+4 7. . I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963818/

Discussion: Not that you would want to but if you could do it all over again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

It’s Artera AI Hopefully the test is really accurate. The NCCN guidelines call for 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305403/

Discussion: Orgovyx side effects and handling them

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2025

Thanks for the advice. I actually have just had a 2nd MRI, and this one indicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221315/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Dutasteride (Avodart)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

Surgeons will always say surgery is better. The only advantage I can see is that if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484894/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 2:14pm

You may have urinary issues after SBRT. My brother did and I know a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394148/

Discussion: Traveling post SBRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2025

Yes, johnny, there is a relationship, but to date there really is no clear smoking gun....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200088/

Discussion: Been on Orgovyx for four months. Should I stop taking finasteride?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Your situation is much better than mine. I had an operation on January 7th last year,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169774/

Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

If you have surgery, the amount of incontinence you can have is quite variable. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525469/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 3:44pm

@ray092271 Surgical technique definitely matters; the Hood Technique and others which preserve structures in the space...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530080/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 3:55pm

I had Barrigel inserted along with markers while under anesthesia at Mayo Phoenix. No pain, bleeding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085801/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I wouldn't expect anything else from a surgeon. He is well respected in his field, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521186/

Discussion: Rare Patient

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 4:36pm

When I finished the SBRT and the urinary and bowel problems started a few days later,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533180/

Discussion: SBRT Side Effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Genito urinary Oncologist. Where in the country do you live? I know somebody that has a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151837/

Discussion: For Prostate Cancer what type of oncologist should one see?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Thank you so much for that. During our last visit with the medical oncologist, a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364308/

Discussion: Please tell me everything re Orgovix - is this the latest and greatest

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Even if it was 300. The standard is that the PSA should drop to near undetectable,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129568/

Discussion: Slight PSA rise 9 months after radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

I had 5 weeks IMRT plus six months Orgovyx ADT. IMRT ended in May and ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374993/

Discussion: Radiation and ADT tips to prepare or what you wish you knew to prepare

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025