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ViewRay has 1/2 the immediate side effects compared to Varian according to UCLA and they have...

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Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

At this stage I would not be unduly worried as your husband's PSA is less than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926957/

Discussion: Husband's prostate cancer story

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

After lots of back and forth on options ny husband elected for robot assisted prostatectomy done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936057/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

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Posted: Sep 25, 2023

I had this done 6 months ago. All nodes were negative. I have had some lymphedema...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950732/

Discussion: Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection

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Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Not really advice so much as what I've read over time. Although kegels absolutely help a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967827/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Sorry, I thought this was clear in my response. Looking at a combination of factors --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313248/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Jun 12, 2020

I found this helpful https://www.dcurology.net/procedures/robotic-prostatectomy/what-about-impotence-and-incontinence.php

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972189/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2023

hey @edo I'm not doc or expert but I can relate my experience...My diagnosis and surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725382/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

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Posted: Jul 10, 2022

Hi. I had radical surgery Oct 2019. Lots of high numbers. Gene testing predicted 5.9%chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707379/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I have a Gleason 3+4, and also two Gleason 3+3 with a PSA of 3. Am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828674/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

I would most definitely get a 2nd opinion from a radiation oncologist. I first went to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825729/

Discussion: Should an Oncologist be involved?

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Posted: Mar 13, 2023

It’s a relief to have someone post that they have had no complications with pain or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824783/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

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Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Unfortunately w/o doing a biopsy I don't believe there is any way to determine of one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823835/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

@irishpat70, I can totally understand your and your husband's concern about having to choose treatment. Shouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594884/

Discussion: How to choose treatment for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2021

I would talk to a radiation Oncologist in addition to the urologist. I'm 72 my PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255889/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2021

@ronan2011 Glad there is another person that had a hard time deciding on what procedure to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313257/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

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Posted: Jun 14, 2020

robo45t: you will find many on this site who were happy with their decision whether it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982425/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I’m 68 year old active man in relatively good health, no major issues prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984487/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I’ve had an artificial urinary sphincter for several years now. It has been very helpful although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780673/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

Hi @firespooks Thanks for the info. My sense from all replies I get from anyone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024655/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

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Posted: Feb 29 2:08am

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