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I am 85 yr old male. I had seeds and external beam radiation in 1999. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248599/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Was continent after prostate removal but then developed scar tissue. This was removed and I became...

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Discussion: How long will incontinence last after prostate cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Good luck. I'm still waiting for a surgery date. In terms of infection in the incisions,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281047/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

I had two years of Lupron injections after prostate removal and 44 radiation treatments. I have...

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Discussion: Lupron dosing: side effects for 3 month dose vs. monthly dose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2021

@dpayton Overnight stay so that everyone in the hospital could come by and look at my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406705/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

I just completed 45 ,nine weeks of radiation treatments. Now dealing with total incontinent issues. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776566/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I can only comment on what happened to me. I had a Gleason9 contained in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511202/

Discussion: What is treatment for Gleason Score 8 at 80 years old in good health?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 11:37am

I was gleason 3+3. No cancer in the margins. I elected for LARP nerve sparring. I...

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Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

why i decided for the same procedure with same results. I too am clean 4 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069609/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

@keithl56 Dr Emberton explains that it is overused and the side effects aren’t worth the process....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548486/

Discussion: PI-RADS 4 with ill defined margin and positive DEC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 8:19am

I am glad you feel good about your decision. Did you feel confident in your surgeon?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065670/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

I was diagnosed in 2019 and retired in 2023. I was a child welfare social worker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461693/

Discussion: Prostate cancer and work vs. retirement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

After being completely incontinent for a years or two, I've now had my AUS going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265868/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

3 inches of fat was no issue Just inconvenience Then surgery was stopped as C was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830274/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

@zintis , 45 yr old here, just had RARP 4 weeks ago. I was quite incontinent...

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Discussion: Another incontinence questions, looking for similar experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 8 hours ago

@faye8 I had 28 treatments at 2.5 gy each. I am not incontinent but I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402236/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

My prostate radiation in spring 2022 was especially tricky because I was still in a wheelchair,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519211/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:06am

I had 25 sessions of IBRT and ADT for 6 months. Crap all over yourself bowel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495113/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 2:38pm

I hear if you get a covid shot it can affect psa readings so wait 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788326/

Discussion: newly disgnosed prostate cancer in family member...bad family history

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Your interest in axonics opened a new technology to me. I went to my 'go to'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263931/

Discussion: Any success with Axonics after prostatectomy for minor leaking?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

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