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@fritzo I bought for my husband "Depend Night Defense" , Incontinence Underwear for Men, Disposable, Overnight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533014/

Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 3:40pm

So my cancer was on a more cellular level and did not provide a good return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534431/

Discussion: 3C, PPC 8/12, highest GG5; T1c N0 M0 - 5 SBRT sessions to Prostate?

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Posted: Mar 24 1:06pm

Well, you can have surgery. Your doctors are probably tell you to not lift anything heavy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534307/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

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Posted: Mar 24 10:59am

@wwsmith The old adage “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535567/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

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Posted: Mar 26 7:16am

Now that I've taken a breath form my own panic reaction to your post, I've got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534291/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

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Posted: Mar 24 10:37am

Best wishes to you! My husband was 47 when he's diagnosed with PC. He chose robotic-assisted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535591/

Discussion: Cancer in Prostate and Seminal Vesicles: Prostatectomy or SBRTw/ADT?

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Posted: Mar 26 7:33am

My friend had surgery at 79. No complications but you will have incontinence. Still better than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079324/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

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Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Incontinence is a common side-effect from surgery; retzius-sparing surgery minimizes that risk. Here are a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076164/

Discussion: Retzius sparing surgery

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Posted: May 28, 2024

No, 76 is not too old! I just turned 78 and two weeks ago I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075893/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

Don’t believe any surgeon who gives you his batting average on ED and incontinence. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069741/

Discussion: Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

When you meet with the 2nd opinion docs, be sure and do a deep dive into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068367/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

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Posted: May 15, 2024

I am almost 3 years post RP, 71 years old. Have never gained complete continence. Almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061228/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Interesting articles!! His 2012 paper leads with the similar mis-statement that is still often quoted today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055152/

Discussion: Scientific American issue - April 16th issue prostate cancer

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Posted: Apr 22, 2024

I don't really have anything to add other than echo what jsh327 said. I've been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048309/

Discussion: Helping husband understand there is no natural cure

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Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Had RP at age 69. Agree to get a very experienced surgeon at a COE. Suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046011/

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

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Posted: Apr 5, 2024

I am 71. When diagnosed I immediately decided on RP. I met with two different surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045117/

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

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Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis also. I was diagnosed a few months before turning 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045108/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer (47 yrs old) - Guidance Request

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

retiredoc I am in your boat it seems, having had RALP surgery and still experiencing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043430/

Discussion: Firm Tech Ring for Climacturia and Arousal leakage

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

I was on orgovyx for one year and had only occasional hot flashes that were moderate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042713/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Hello, I live in Austin Texas and Dr Aaron Laviana performed my surgery at Dell Seton....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042559/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

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