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Your Post is right on target. I opted for surgery in August of 2022 as I...

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Discussion: Advice from the Trenches for New Members of this Cursed Club

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 9:00am

I have had 2 doctors say ProAct is not something they do. Another said it would...

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Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 6:31am

I had two hernias removed. My surgeon did this the old fashion way. He wanted to...

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Discussion: Hernia surgery post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 8:16am

I was gleason 3+3. No cancer in the margins. I elected for LARP nerve sparring. I...

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Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

This is an important and complicated finding and although we are all very concerned about our...

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Discussion: MRI Seems to indicate Prostate cancer recurrence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

No I didn’t discuss riding a bike with my oncologist. However, I did discuss with my...

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Discussion: Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

Thanks Jeff, Yes originally the doctors explained that the most aggresive approach would be to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228342/

Discussion: RARP Pathology report questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 8:04am

Nuances about recovery: 1. If you engage in any sort of physical activity, eg walking, golf,...

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Discussion: How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I think you are on the right track - taking an active role in your treatment,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239700/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:28am

I have been following this conversation, but have been reluctant to contribute since the post is...

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Discussion: Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2022

My surgeon recommended it for the first six months post op to maintain blood flow, 20...

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Discussion: Sildenafil (Viagra) and Aortic Dilation/Aneurysm

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

That's a good reminder that there are urology oncologists as well as generalised urologists. My primary...

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Discussion: In praise of Orgovyx

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

I hear ya! I think the incontinence is the worst of it. My whole summer just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921757/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

BTW, I did read Walsh’s book. Good read. It has a lot of information. I met...

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Discussion: Scheduling quandary: Can I wait 3 months for my Radical Prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I have a friend who had spinal stenosis, twice. Each time he had an operation and...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2018

I recommend a discussion with a medical oncologist that specializes in prostate cancer to walk you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027827/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

My surgeon said he likes to do an RP within 30days of the biopsy. I waited...

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Discussion: What's a safe Wait-Time from date of biopsy to start of RT or RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 9:00am

I had a PSA of 6.7 in Nov. 2018. Biopsy in Dec.2018. I had 17 samples...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

Perhaps time to explore other methods of sex with your wife? While sex was way up...

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Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 8:14am

TM91, I'd ask the surgeon who recommended ADT to prescribe Orgovyx. Once you've take it, you've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243970/

Discussion: Who prescribes ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 4:32pm