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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

After I had my surgery, I didn’t really need to speak to my urologist for much...

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Discussion: How do you fire a doctor?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 10:39am

973estetemple - There are several non-invasive treatments and I am sure you will get a lot...

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Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Hi Dave, Update. Saturday night I went into urinary retention again and went to the ED...

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Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I had a radical prostatecomy on Oct 31, so it is been 3 weeks today. They...

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Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Hello, I am Joan Marasco from North Providence, Rhode Island. My husband Jim ( and I...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

Yes, the .6 is concerning. That’s why I said you should contact a center of excellence...

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Discussion: Opinions wanted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 2:12pm

My surgery was 10 weeks ago. The catheter came out after 11 days, and I was...

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Discussion: Tomorrow is D-Day

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 9:00am

RP@age 74. Very mild incontinence initially, completely gone within 3-4 months. Did Kegel's 1 round a...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

My medical oncologist thinks there can e a cure. His first suggestion was surprising - SBRT,...

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Discussion: How long will Lupron work before prostate cancer becomes resistant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 1:38pm

I have had thirty days of radiation with no side effects.Prior to this I also had...

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Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Hello @hmctgraybill51 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. First, that is wonderful news that your PSAs...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2022

I had RARP 22 months ago. I have no regrets. There was little pain. The catheter...

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Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 10:41am

48yo, gleason 3+4. Had a RARP on July 16. Mild pain after surgery. Left the hospital...

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Discussion: Need some support for RARP Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 9:42pm

"I eat a small piece of cake or cookie every night along with strawberries" I'm jealous!...

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Discussion: Post treatment: What to expect next? What role does diet play?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

ED is not guaranteed, nor is incontinence. While I did not have radiation, I had RARP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251607/

Discussion: Choice between radiation or surgery: thoughts on what I should do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 9:05am

I'm 67, diagnosed in July. Gleason originally was 4+3. I had the surgery in November, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281492/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 8:37am

A lot of people that have prostatectomy end up needing salvage radiation within a few years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361717/

Discussion: Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 6:59pm

1. sometimes the burning irritation at the end of the penis is blood, it may be...

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Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 11:28am

Thanks dgd1953 for your information. Your experience is the closest to mine so far. I never...

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Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

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