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I am 71, and I had my surgery on September 16th. Starting last night I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172891/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13 11:49am

First, a positive attitude is the key to fighting cancer. Support is also a key weapon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164544/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 9:27am

Hi Gordon, Good questions and I'll try to help. Pads/pants?? You don't know what your 'continence'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173244/

Discussion: Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14 8:35am

Thanks guys. I joined this site 6 months ago to get more information about incontinence. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156809/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 8:35am

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158450/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 10:30am

I am now 5 yrs. Post surgery and 4 yrs. Post radiation tx. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777177/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Your husband's journey is similar to mine back in 2019. My pathology report following my radical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745652/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I have have two separate radiation treatments. March 2016, 39 IMRT - Rapid Arc, 70.2 Gya....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/305897/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam SBRT radiation at Mayo Clinic?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2020

Everyone is different. I’m 74 and chose to have RLP. When it was determined I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939024/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I (age 69) had my radical prostatectomy in March 2022 and the incontinence is still with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744060/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer- getting help-questions answered

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Welcome to Connect, Michael, Great questions to ask. I appreciate your starting this discussion about weighing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155098/

Discussion: Prospects After Prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2017

First off, I experienced a steady improvement in bladder retention over the first 6-8 weeks post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884733/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I'm 73 had RALRP July 18 2023 with a surgeon that has done 250 of them,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912140/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Hello. I underwent the Tulsa-Pro procedure on April 8th of this year (2024). Prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071128/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19 4:20pm

I am 69 and had a PSA of 4.5. I had an MRI done and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795375/

Discussion: Is a biopsy only way to diagnose prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Thank you, retireddoc. I know I have to wait for the Biopsy results, but the writing’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133212/

Discussion: 46 year old, two lesions. Pirad4 Pirad3

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 8:20am

Gleason 9 stage 3 locally metastatic patient here. There are many factors for you to consider,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093626/

Discussion: Just diagnosed gobsmacked looking for advice

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:43pm

I remember just before surgery, the surgeon asked: "What are your priorities here? Getting rid of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177766/

Discussion: Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21 6:57pm

I had surgery in November. 71 years young, G9 with slight extension. I consider myself very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048778/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 7:27am

I’m not a doctor, but I believe you have every reason to be hopeful. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715365/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

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