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Hi, Gleason score 4 + 3 = 7. Yes, he had a prostatectomy 2008, clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933838/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I just heard from my surgeon and from my urologist. They both told me that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313500/

Discussion: How long after prostate cancer surgery is the catheter removed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

Interesting. I haven't met with radiation people at Mayo yet, only a surgeon. What was the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213148/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Someone in my family had this done while the surgeon was removing a large melanoma from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397910/

Discussion: Pathology during RALP procedure?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

I had a laparoscopic robot assisted prostatectomy at Mayo in Rochester 18 months ago, on 3/21/2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142675/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Thanks for the reply... But still wondering how do you find the surgeon? Did you google?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233442/

Discussion: Prostatectomy soon: Any suggestions for being prepared?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

Per some of the other comments which seem pretty consistent (I had hernia surgery last summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272490/

Discussion: Anyone have hernia surgery post prostatectomy? Complications?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Well said phil. I live in a retirement community and am in the lower half of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245674/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

I had my RALP in August 2022. No side effects to date and still cancer free...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157823/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer: What might I be in for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

When I decided on my RP, my surgeon says he likes to perform them within a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446899/

Discussion: Is it ok to wait 3 months for my radical prostectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

Hey bud, just to be sure, was it the same lab? My first post op PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258335/

Discussion: First PSA Post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

I also recommend getting clarifications. Laparoscopic only means that the surgery issues cameras. I encourage you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140199/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Thanks, this is very helpful. My husband has interviewed an impressive surgeon who has done 4500...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901379/

Discussion: Single port vs. Multi-port DaVinci Robot for RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Thank you both so much for your replies - it is super encouraging to see that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771153/

Discussion: Athletic impact of radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

When I was first diagnosed and looking at treatment options (I ended going with RT), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366295/

Discussion: What prostate surgeons and hospitals does anyone recommend

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

Hi "paulrn", I'm glad to be the poster child for successful AUS 800. Mine implanted March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290913/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

Of course this is a decision for you and your doctor/s. I was using 7 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278160/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

Sorry to hear that, so far I have not had any issues! But I do have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287865/

Discussion: Advice on PSAM-PET/MR 3+4=7

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

I researched several at Mayo and if and when I need it I will definitely use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019060/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Had 13 pelvic nodes removed with RLP in July at Mayo Jax. All negative. Had first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951006/

Discussion: Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

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