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Short/quick answer that others that may echo: When discussing my options after biopsy revealed my cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347444/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

I'm also sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Back in October I was completely shocked when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286702/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

Underwent robotic nerve sparing surgery to remove prostate. The surgery went well, the cancer is gone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184456/

Discussion: ED after prostatectomy? Any first hand experiences overcoming it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Good evening @canes4always .....Welcome to Connect. We are focused on the benefits of sharing information and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621848/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2021

Hello chocchip: My responses to your questions in random order, more time-sequenced to my experience, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472988/

Discussion: Was on active surveillance, now gleason 3+4: Any advice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 2:09pm

Kugrad1975: I am happy to share though I anpologize for the length but I summarized below...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856539/

Discussion: Rising PSA number from 5.7 at Biopsy to 6.7 in 4 months with Gleason 6

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

This is so strange. About a decade ago I was rubbing androgel into my body on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787266/

Discussion: Why isn't hormone therapy used in all prostate cancers?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2022

When discussing what was then my "pending" DaVinci Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy, I asked my urologist if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401913/

Discussion: Lymph Nodes why take them out!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

I am 70 had a robotic prostatectomy 9/22. For the first year every 3 months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017624/

Discussion: Typical Plan When Post RP PSA goes from < 0.02 to >= 0.02?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Newbie here, Previously diagnosed with BPH in 2017 by our family GP Dr because of nocturia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013726/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

For myself, I had just turned 56 when diagnosed with prostate cancer (GS 4/3 = 7)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935496/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

I would definitely recommend treatment. I went with a Radical Prostatectomy (Gleason 7 - 4/3) at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009911/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I go for ldr brachytherapy on 3/25 in Arizona (4+3, PSA 8.81 and contained to prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253239/

Discussion: Experienced Permanent Seed Brachytherapy Doctors

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

Shep247, glad to see you are taking the time and effort to find the best possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072636/

Discussion: Finding High-Volume Surgery Centers for RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

I did a lot of research on surgeons to make sure I chose the best one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971430/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

Here is my background which may help in the decision process: I was diagnosed at age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014357/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

Hello, I had a Radical Robotic prostatectomy on 8/18/2022; ever since I had the catheter removed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771212/

Discussion: Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

I had Robotic Radical Prostatectomy and still had a PSA of 2.1 one month after surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051010/

Discussion: Abiraterone+Lupron vs (Clinical Trial) Apalutamide+Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I underwent radical robotic prostatectomy just last Monday (May 1st 2023). I feel great and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856177/

Discussion: New to group, usually don’t join groups that would have me as a member

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Just a short report about consultations since I am sure there would be perhaps similar patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300104/

Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2025

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