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The surgery really is not as bad as some make it out to be. Post surgery,...

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Discussion: Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@ray092271 Hey Ray, it’s really a coin toss, sorry to say; but I will tell you...

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Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Thanks for this post. I am at the very beginning. No surgery decision yet. 75 years...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

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

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Discussion: Retzius sparing surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I am 78 years old. I decided on surgery even though the tumor board recommended radiation....

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Discussion: Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

Per some of the other comments which seem pretty consistent (I had hernia surgery last summer...

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Discussion: Anyone have hernia surgery post prostatectomy? Complications?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

At 72 I chose surgery at a center of excellence (Johns Hopkins), and would choose it...

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Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I was told by my doctors at UCLA that because the cancer apparently had not distantly...

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Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

@surftohealth88 I was under the impression that if you radiate the prostate bed and there is...

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Discussion: My PSA climbed 02, .04, .07 .15 .21 had a RP 2 yrs ago PSMA negative ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 5:44pm

I think you're asking a good question. I'm not a medical professional nor an expert on...

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Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 10:27pm

Your journey and age sound similar to mine. Like you, I did PT to work to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064579/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

There is no downside to getting a PSMA pet scan. Surgery should not be the only...

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Discussion: PSMA PET CT question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 7:54pm

My surgery was 15 years ago before they even thought of sparing nerves. As I mentioned...

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Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

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Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

@pesquallie Thanks so much for your response! I deeply appreciate it! Currently, I am leaning towards...

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Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 12:22pm

@colleenyoung I had surgery on Dec 10th. No further treatment yet-other than tadalafil to increase blood...

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Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

I would ask what are the chances of a recurrence (biochemical recurrence) after surgery or radiation....

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Discussion: What questions to ask in first meeting regarding treatment decisions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I was on Erleada and lupron for 6 months before surgery and then 6 months after...

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Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

I was diagnosed with SCC in January 19 and scheduled for surgery in February. I scheduled...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2019

@oldoz, checking in. How is recovery going? Now that surgery is behind you, what is one...

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Discussion: Prostatectomy scheduled at Mayo: more questions about what to expect

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025