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Hi, brand new to this group. Diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. PSA was slightly high but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649564/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

@mn281 You are very fortunate to have been able to use this urologist surgeon that developed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028533/

Discussion: Anesthesia for a Prostate Biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 8:31am

Take a look at a PCF webinar dated January 17. It's title is Rising PSA. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973959/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I am 77-years old with BPH living in the Los Angeles area. By reading this thread,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160793/

Discussion: HoLEP procedure experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22 1:21am

Assuming all goes well, he has his post operative consultation and the catheter comes out, should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874607/

Discussion: Travel following prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

I've had this as well... "When I asked the question about hormones killing cancer cells, two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100809/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 8:52am

Prostatectomy or radiation & ADT are the primary choices. 72 yr old; I chose RP for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880028/

Discussion: Radiation VS. Prostatectomy? Looking for advise on which best for me.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I had RALP last year at age 60. No issues with incontinence. Gleason 4 + 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834284/

Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Diagnosed Gleason 6 in 2022 by local urologist. Got a second opinion at Mayo Rochester. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018726/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 3:33pm

Hi Tom, My surgery was performed at Central DuPage Hospital in Wheaton. My surgeon, who also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044886/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 3:13pm

Hi @carver. My RP was May of 2019. I faithfully did my Kegels for 10 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777326/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Retired Gynecologic surgeon here. I had robotic prostatectomy last April. Reading the above references and others,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922070/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Well, as others have said, my personal experience, not medical advice. I had surgery in March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139311/

Discussion: Nerve-sparing surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10 8:41am

I had radical prostatectomy July 2013 at 53 years old. Test yearly always came back <.1,...

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Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

I will begin that treatment next week. What’s going to come if it , I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795098/

Discussion: HDR Brachytherapy as a standalone treatment option

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

That's great news Jerry Congratulations. My surgeon/Urologist called me yesterday about my concern. He said margins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736688/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

Thanks for asking Colleen! I'm doing ok. When my catheter was removed the hospital did imaging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870647/

Discussion: Blood squirting out around catheter tube.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Prostate Cancer Foundation pcf.org Patient Guide Free as either a download or in hard copy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915302/

Discussion: Q about options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

My RP was nerve sparing. I was on Cialis and gained erectile function around the 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987288/

Discussion: Rising PSA's after treatment - an answer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

To sort of add to this, and I remember this being a very large part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889795/

Discussion: What questions to ask in first meeting regarding treatment decisions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

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