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Posted: Feb 23 9:22am

@mikerbn I faced the decision in January 2014. There were really two options then, surgery or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512226/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 3:58pm

@lwhines They usually let you out of the hospital the day after surgery. At that point,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510461/

Discussion: 64 and recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, options?

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Posted: Feb 20 12:17pm

I had open RP in 2011. Complete urinary incontinence for 2 months then it was gradual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507736/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Feb 16 10:34pm

I did Tulsa pro for my 4+3 at age 65. I only treated 30% of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505884/

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

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Posted: Feb 14 4:48pm

congrats! I'm 8 weeks post-op and it's all working exactly the same as before (well, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505068/

Discussion: Big Post RARP Milestone For Me (Possible Trigger Warning)

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Posted: Feb 13 3:52pm

My husband had the highest Decipher score possible (1). It did not effect surgeon's plan at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504279/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

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Posted: Feb 12 4:48pm

I was 62 and chose surgery in Oct 2025 for the similar reasons others have detailed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503966/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 11:16am

I opted for high-dose brachytherapy (HDR). This is two out-patient treatments a week apart. Although the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503937/

Discussion: The decision I have to make is tearing me up

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Posted: Feb 12 11:00am

@billfarm It's a trade-off: more-precise radiation means fewer side-effects; less-precise radiation means a better chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502901/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 5:35am

@stage4lovolmetpc You have to realize that prostate cancer today is not a deadly disease. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501819/

Discussion: The decision I have to make is tearing me up

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 1:48pm

@grandpun Thank you for your detailed explanation of your experiences. I have just had my RP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497861/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 9:55am

I was much-relieved to read about Proton Beam therapy as the better/best alternative to traditional radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494903/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

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Posted: Jan 31 11:21am

I had the the Optilume procedure November 2023 following 3 other laser procedures to open my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494468/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

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Posted: Jan 30 5:57pm

Hopefully it is Proton Beam therapy, and not traditional radiation. Proton Beam is the newest and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494116/

Discussion: Will I be able to drive myself to radiation treatments?

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Posted: Jan 30 10:44am

I had 25 sessions or proton beam IMRT plus one HDR procedure. I had the outpatient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497061/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

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Posted: Feb 3 9:20am

I’ve used Tena maximum absorption pads (buy on Amazon) for 4 years. I also wear an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532623/

Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

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Posted: Mar 22 8:38am

Your situation is very common, as others have mentioned—and that’s been my experience as well. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530691/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

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Posted: Mar 19 11:34am

@climateguy and @rlpostrp, interesting idea to replace the jockey-style briefs with a jockstrap to hold the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533720/

Discussion: Anyone recently experience sudden diaper rash using "Shields"?

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Posted: Mar 23 2:24pm

I am a 74, still waffling between SBRT and Surgery.If you have not looked into nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533956/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 11:05pm