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I had to go on disability because I worked for 7up which was a physical job....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941641/

Discussion: Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Hi. I had radical surgery Oct 2019. Lots of high numbers. Gene testing predicted 5.9%chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707379/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I would talk to a radiation Oncologist in addition to the urologist. I'm 72 my PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255889/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2021

This is an excellent, unbiased, informative post. I was going to wright a more lengthy reply...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090917/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:25am

The urologist may be on the right track. I am currently going to physical therapy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056992/

Discussion: Sharp pain in groin and penis started two weeks after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 9:35am

good advice and helpful. Our Dads were on the same path. You and I almost. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142638/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16 7:29pm

@ljbboston -- I agree with everything @perrychristopher said. Here's a couple more things to consider with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120058/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 11:18am

Hi @joelp and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317736/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Jan 20, 2021

For myself, a 68 year old with two 4+4's and 9 weeks out from my RARP,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989660/

Discussion: Confused and sad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 10:01am

Thank you. I switched to Mayo Phoenix last summer. I am happy there. I live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103247/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 8:12pm

Also, interestingly, most people with incontinence tend to limit fluid intake with the thought "less in,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999847/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 5:45am

With a Gleason 6, you have time to carefully consider the different treatments. If your Dr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027957/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:53am

Over the past 7 years, I’ve had two MRI’s(both negative); and two biopsies(the first negative and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034507/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:47am

If IMRT fails and PCa comes back in the same area your options as I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112794/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 1:28pm

Here's my clinical history. You ask "How long have you had to deal with side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115983/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 1:54pm

I’m 68 year old active man in relatively good health, no major issues prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984487/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I had my surgery 13 months ago and I've been reading these posts for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026455/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 6:51am

Hello Berg55, Colleen gave you some good sources, I’m sure. Check them out. FWIW I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984685/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Agree with all of the above comments. Oskarpr sounds like you are low risk with only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080372/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 7:28pm

Nuances about recovery: 1. If you engage in any sort of physical activity, eg walking, golf,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176015/

Discussion: How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 8:01am

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