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I had a 1.8 the prior year before a 2.99 at my annual physical. Anything over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750655/

Discussion: Low PSA Score with PCa Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

I certainly don't know for sure, but that said I agree with @jeffmarc and his care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270532/

Discussion: leakage after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

@briang1958 Yes, you definitely want to have whatever surgery your CR surgeon is proposing first. Even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510965/

Discussion: Latest PSMA Scan results - Meeting with Oncologist Friday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 7:45am

@northoftheborder One funny thing is that in the recovery room, the surgeon told me it had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404594/

Discussion: How to cope with stress/anxiety, waiting for PSA blood test

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

I focused on where I preferred to be treated (Johns Hopkins) and which surgeon was going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339579/

Discussion: Multi incision vs one incision da Vinci RP - benefits & risks

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

Former Gleason 7, Group 2. Stage 2....IHad Da Vinci surgery. PetScan indicated no nerve involvement. Surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324284/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

I did basic Kegel exercises 5-6 times a day prior to surgery; and every hour on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216772/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

Peter, that is a very large bump in the road, indeed. If memory serves, you’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206327/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

Might it also be related to the removal of the part of the urethra which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848072/

Discussion: Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Thanks so much. I corrected the Gleason score. Margins were clean. The surgeon would not discuss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336533/

Discussion: Results of RALP pathology report

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2025

Just a short update on the process to respond to my diagnosis. I was initially diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023332/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma of the prostate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

I can relate completely; however, my surgeon was a renowned urologist/surgeon who actually taught and co-invented...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014899/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Outcomes - Report Card

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

Gleason 9. Surgery was last September. My surgeon described/describes my cancer as high risk. Had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280069/

Discussion: Monitoring PSA post surgery with Gleason 9

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Most importantly, I wish you the best of success in whatever treatment and wherever you choose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067638/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

Hmm. 10 years ago the surgeon gave you 20 years, probably based on mortality data that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231223/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

Thanks for responding. My pre-RP Gleason score was 3+4=7, after RP pathology came back 4+5=9. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000333/

Discussion: Post RP results: PSA and Decipher score. Asking for comments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

Kudos to your surgeon for his honesty - never heard of one who didn’t think he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153659/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

This isn't Spino, but RALP is Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. I had this surgery in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119980/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I just attended our local prostate cancer support group meeting with a Nano knife surgeon (an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267001/

Discussion: ADT with EBRT and Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

I am 59 , almost the same situation as you. I had an appointment with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070064/

Discussion: How to find background info on surgeons for RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

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