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Tried injection good erection but painful. I had surgery, radiation, artificial urinary sphincter. All failed. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794963/

Discussion: Ultrasensitive PSA Test Post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Dave - biological chemical recurrence - it's when your PSA rises after surgery or radiation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603030/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2021

Glad I had radiation vs surgery..the location of my cancer was a better choice ,I guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255846/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2020

My Docs told me I was not the best candidate for surgery. Also during my own...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033624/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 6:00pm

65 yrs old. Yes age is somewhat of a factor. Doctor says I am young enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255710/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2019

Bill, I am a few years younger, had a RP in November 2022. There are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919131/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Never was informed of that. Mine seem to be a little darker but not “black and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963282/

Discussion: Second guessing or being sure.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Age 7w when diagnosed 3/28/22. Cancer confined to the prostate from PSMA test, Gleason scores 3+4’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939719/

Discussion: Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: Recommendations of where

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Hello. I’d be concerned too. I had a similar situation; Gleason 4+3, a tumor, cancer detected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756930/

Discussion: Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I understand that both treatments are about equally effective, however, the surgery preserves the radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940375/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I’m 70 and 5 weeks post RALP surgery and pleased with my recovery. I’m 95+% continent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810213/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

This is Dglass reporting from Fla mayo country I had proton beam therapy in Jax after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110080/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2017

Asked BARD and answered (pretty sterile answer): A radical prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921303/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

It's important to differentiate between flaccid and erect length. I did lose 1-2 cm of flaccid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882958/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

I choose surgery due to some pre-existing urinary issues. They were some difficulty starting urination, split...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064313/

Discussion: Cribriform Pattern 4: What did you learn about this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 12:56pm

I moved your message to this existing discussion about loss of libido so you can connect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790576/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Indeed new drugs comes into play, and seems at an accelerating rate. The newer the literature...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906739/

Discussion: How long before relapse occurs or ADT fails?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I had RP about six months ago. Unfortunately, I still have UI daily even doing Kegel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953825/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hi Brice, I was wondering how you are doing? I believe I was injured by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960056/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Prostatic Strictures after Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I referred other members to review the U.K. Protec T trial results which were released in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150457/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1 7:55pm

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