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I just had my prostate removed full of cancer, Gleason 8, PSA 6.9, both cores and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915405/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Thanks for your comments. The initial diagnosis was by a urologist of course, a surgeon, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894579/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Hi @bcarr, I agree with you and others members who replied that you'll want to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832425/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Colleen, Sorry if I gave the wrong impression. My intention was not to solicit amateur diagnoses,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664998/

Discussion: Rectal Pain Severe

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2021

I am in a clinical trial at UCLA ( for high risk Gleason 9 CR advanced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016911/

Discussion: What is current norm for length of hormone therapy (ADT)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 1:06pm

Get a second opinion for sure, maybe even a third or fourth. This is a huge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021699/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 11:04am

I know this can be a stressful time, and the decision demands seem to be flying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094106/

Discussion: Am I Under-Reacting to my Prostate Cancer Proposed Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 4:19pm

Pretty good. A little more leakage than last week. Mainly at night. Erections seem to come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160729/

Discussion: One Week After Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21 7:46pm

There are lots of choices and options with PC. My wife and I talk and talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899207/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PC at 60 years old. Gleason 3+3, PSA 14.92.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

My Mayo surgeon. Dr. Ram Pathak. I did kegals every other day for six weeks prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062770/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5 3:39pm

5 ft 9 " also I am on 325 mg aspirin as I had a very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032394/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 1:31pm

In my case, cancer detected at low level at age 75, put on active surveillance and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074488/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 1:58pm

I can’t believe you can stay on active surveillance that long. You are lucky. Most people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087728/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 8:51am

I had a RP in December 2023 at the Mayo in Rochester with Dr. Mathew Tollefson....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042115/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 9:18am

I had RALP 1/2022 and never had continence - 7 - 9 pads/day. Early 5/2023 had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185436/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6 8:48am

I just had surgery a month ago. Was better in about 3 weeks. Had catheter in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155981/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12 4:34pm

It has to do with age. I believe age 70 or early 70's is the maximum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163950/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro Experience, Mayo Clinic MN – July 2024

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 9:16am

Hey you are pretty smart, Just saw my local Urologist/Surgeon at an Urology Specialty Clinic in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171258/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 12:58pm

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer on June 17, 2022 following a biopsy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718930/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2022

I was also told that the dexterity of the robotic "hand" is so much better than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921877/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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