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Hey Jake, you're right that after prostate removal penile shortening often reverses on its own within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621137/

Discussion: Shrinking penis after surgery and radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2021

What is Prostatectomy like? Like the first poster it is a major change More than anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244495/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 10:39am

Given that your prostate cancer is aggressive, I personally would go with surgery versus radiation. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090432/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

A lot of good advice previously, but will give you my story/treatment decision. I had just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942808/

Discussion: Seeking advice on treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Matthew I was 3+3=6 but after prostatectomy surgery was 3+4=7 also high risk 93%. Glad I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892690/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

Hello. I've been struggling to get a fuller picture of my prognosis and I'm at a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715038/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2022

Thanks for your participation and thoughtful input. It also reinforces my dilemma. As I commented, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910900/

Discussion: PSA post radiation: how to interpret?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Just to underscore the fact that it's different for everyone, here's me. - 6 weeks off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191030/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

Just want to throw in a couple thoughts to add to all the other's great tips....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190498/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: How painful it is to have catheter in place?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

@ovstampco -- I think you've asked a valid question. Speaking only for myself, my response has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115897/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: What influenced your treatment decision?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

As like others; I've been down this same road. Prostatectomy and 37 rounds of radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096887/

Discussion: Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

We have the exact same urologist and I also met with him yesterday to discuss options!!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070228/

Discussion: How to find background info on surgeons for RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Sorry to hear Oskar about your diagnosis. I am 53 yrs old and had my radical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034723/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Alan, so glad you are taking the time to research the options and making certain the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016627/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Outcomes - Report Card

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

So glad you are working with a center of excellence and looks like you are approximately...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012419/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Good morning and Happy New Year! I am a 70 yo recently retired Radiologist (Interventional specialty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989674/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Welcome, @zj69. Rising PSA is a common concern among members here. For that reason, I moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775176/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

i HAD A PROSTATECTOMY IN 2015 AND SINCE HAS BEEN .< 01 ...WHAT ARE THE CHANCES...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231109/

Discussion: Any other methods Better than PSA to monitor prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 8:30pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175544/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

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