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What really put me off having immediate treatment when my psa hit 12 was a fear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975676/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Yes. Robotic, non nerve sparing , left him with 100% incontinence. He has Stage III a....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683876/

Discussion: Lower spine pain after robotic Prostate removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

I was 62 and chose surgery in Oct 2025 for the similar reasons others have detailed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503966/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 11:16am

@fritzo I got the book read it than gave it to Goodwill, she definitely has some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529531/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 5:32am

Dragging this one up for another question for those who have been through it... The AUS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358066/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Full bladder/empty bowel routine is fairly standard prep for external radiation treatments. If you didn’t do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341244/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

Unfortunately, there is no way to know if you will have urinary problems after treatment. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313254/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

Well, you can have surgery. Your doctors are probably tell you to not lift anything heavy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534307/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 10:59am

Even though an AUS sounds like it would stop your leaking. It does not provide 100%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248694/

Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

Did you get an MRI with contrast. This allows them to target possible bad areas on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942601/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

chipe, sorry to hear of the bad news....have you had a PET scan already? How about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146733/

Discussion: My Diary, day of surgery to post-op visit

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

As far as follow-up treatments go, I would follow your urologist's recommendations and, if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741876/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

While it is common to be able to get an erection after nerve sparing, there is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441220/

Discussion: My wife is furious at me 3 weeks post RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear about the added bad news, that's awful for you. Better to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262889/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

Let me add another thing. I was super concerned with ED and incontinence and eventually came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476032/

Discussion: Doc just recommended treatment options, head is spinning! Thoughts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 4:59pm

@peterj116 Oh I know - they are sometimes very stuck with terminology or methods of measuring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435538/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

I dealt with bowel incontinence for a couple of months after radiation then it quieted down....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514075/

Discussion: Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 6:52am

I'm only 4 hours from Mayo but came home the next day. Had catheter problems so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875618/

Discussion: When can we travel following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I think men are finding better information regarding the risks of surgery that occur immediately. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874829/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

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