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My surgeon told me that I was a bit old at 75 for surgery, & referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512423/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 10:05pm

I assume you are continent based on your comments. I spoke to my surgeon about it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511181/

Discussion: Difficulty urinating: What helps with urination reluctance?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 11:18am

Thanks for the advice on the Tena maximum pads. I decided to just go with Tena...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532673/

Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

@koji480 Thanks for your input and experience with the AUS. My experience is very similar. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474070/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 8:06am

I had mine done by a local surgeon in the Milwaukee area. I selected him after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501500/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:32am

My husband’s surgeon said that if you talk to a surgeon they will always tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904989/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Definitely, you can choose your surgeon. Just as important as picking a center of excellence, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019068/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

@surftohealth88 My second opinion at a CCC facility stated I had one pin with 10% Crib...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520701/

Discussion: Very interesting pathology report about cribiform

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Posted: Mar 6 6:59am

My surgeon showed me how to do them. I did them religiously before(30 days) and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508606/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor PT, post RARP. How many sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 7:43am

My decision for surgery was based on two things: 9 doctors telling me it's the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262642/

Discussion: Previous Cancer survivior (cholangiocarcinoma) and now prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

After the initial six week healing process, you can do anything you want. Your surgeon will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497183/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 11:07am

@diverjer As @heavyphil mentioned, sometimes benign things "glow". I mean, every single scan that we have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518228/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 11:11pm

My bowels are shot. No doctor has blamed the radiation, but my AI and this forum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514435/

Discussion: Salvage Radiation Therapy Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 12:50pm

Just read this post. I am a bowel surgeon. Dealing with my own prostate cancer. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500366/

Discussion: Cramping at main scar 15 months post robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 2:32pm

@jmacllm Hello, I'm curious if you selected Dr Pak as your surgeon. I met with him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486117/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 12:13am

@chuckb Thank you. Very good information to discuss with surgeon. He has indicated the ECE during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476753/

Discussion: Possible Extracapsular Extension - How much influence on treatment(s)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 1:06pm

Had at least 5 shots, as I can remember. Had one shot for sciatica on July...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509735/

Discussion: Cortisone shot in knee 5 weeks before prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 12:21pm

PSMA showed cancer in Peripheral Zone and Transition Zone. I believe the Peripheral Zone is close...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525990/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:19am

You could very well be sexual after RP but it might be less intense as in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535504/

Discussion: Robotic nerve saving surgery for prostate removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 10 hours ago

I highly recommend Dr. Abhinav Khanna at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He performed my RALP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497165/

Discussion: Doctor Referrals?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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