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I had RP April of 2023 at age 69. My PSA has been < 0.01, undetectable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063432/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 9:31pm

I had an RP last November. My urologist, who doesn’t do RP, suggested I get two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063224/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 4:06pm

That advice is so 20th century. We've all heard the same "60 is the new 50"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064157/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 9:10am

First of all, best wishes for success on your journey. Whatever treatment direction you choose now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058300/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 11:16am

I had a retzius-sparing procedure known as the Hood Technique done at the Mayo in Rochester....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076185/

Discussion: Retzius sparing surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 8:02am

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 1:50pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074245/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 8:14am

And you still have incontinence now? How bad?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075881/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 5:09pm

Started with Lupron Depot injection followed by 20 radiation sessions in 2023. Was administered the maximum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018471/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 10:06am

3 month update My PSA went from max just over 16 at final biopsy at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010601/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:57am

Are you set on Jacksonville? My husband had surgery (RARP - Nerve sparing) at Mayo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099468/

Discussion: I'm trying to select a surgeon and finding it to be complicated.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 1:39am

Hello to all of my fellow PC patients and friends. About the most insightful comment I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906641/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Here's my clinical history. You ask "How long have you had to deal with side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115983/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 1:54pm

Hello. Five years ago I had an artificial urinary sphincter inserted in my groin. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687098/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Keep doing those Kegels. I was obsessively doing them prior to and aftern my surgery last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088405/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 8:44am

I am 75, diagnosed Gleason 8, had surgery. Walked out of hospital next day . Some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089725/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 9:46am

I've been reading this forum for a couple of years and posted before but no introduction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818450/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

I retired in February 2022. It had nothing to do with the PCa though. Forty years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120038/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 10:55am

Here are some things I suggest based upon my own experience: 1) Request a decipher test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126101/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 12:08pm

You selected the seed implant to avoid incontinence and impotentance. What is seed implant ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126624/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 8:55am

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