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My urologist, who doesn’t do RP anymore, suggested to me two things in picking a surgeon:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973405/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

They did tell us about side effects that can occur during treatment. They did mention that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982309/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

I too had a Gleason 3+4=7. I opted for removal in early December. My pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999457/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 9:44am

After my prostatectomy, I had a problem with extreme urinary frequency. I tried different medications without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985998/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

From all the comments posted you can see all individuals are different. This is what worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038784/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 10:03am

I had BPH for a number of years. 2 MRI’s, both clean, 2 biopsies, the 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004790/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:17pm

I am a 4+3 also. 3 of 12 cores were +. 1 was 4+3 and two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087734/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 8:56am

My husband had an RARP just 9 days ago. He is doing amazing! Virtually no incontinence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086755/

Discussion: Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 10:17am

Like I said, my RP went great. I started doing Kegel exercises religiously up until my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034581/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:20am

After lots of back and forth on options ny husband elected for robot assisted prostatectomy done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936057/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

I had this done 6 months ago. All nodes were negative. I have had some lymphedema...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950732/

Discussion: Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Unfortunately w/o doing a biopsy I don't believe there is any way to determine of one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823835/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I had a RARP at Mayo Phoenix by Dr Abdul-Muhsin last Oct. I had a consult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046279/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin at Mayo Phoenix?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 11:31am

Hi Bob, The area where all my strictures form is just below the bladder neck where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973889/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Thank you for your insights. I am in Canada and actually received the pathology summary online,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054959/

Discussion: Positive margins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 8:22pm

Maybe you are being over sensitive about your friends ignorance of the ills of prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041484/

Discussion: How do you deal with your friends' ignorance about your condition?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:21am

I would lean heavily in the direction of surgery unless your facility does not offer a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097080/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 5:44pm

Hello there……..Many of us can certainly relate to your current challenges. First and foremost, get your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027736/

Discussion: I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 12:16am

Look into the HOlep procedure for BPH. I've had BPH for about 20 years and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005470/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 7:42pm

There are 2 symmetrical nerve bundles posterior and lateral to the prostate gland. In these days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076125/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 7:12am

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