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I've been reading about the various surgical outcomes and post-operative experiences here with great interest. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272129/

Discussion: Hernia surgery post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 9:18pm

I can tell you that ten years ago I had an extremely rare kidney cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261233/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 1:36pm

Just getting ready to check out of the hospital from robotics removal of prostate. A little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140883/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

But brachytherapy is not new, right? Been around for decades and pretty successful for a time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139841/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

tvz & dannos - I was a few years older (55) than you guys when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130521/

Discussion: Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

I had robot radical prostectmy 6 years ago. Was up and walking within 6 hours(I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063811/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2024

This Surgical Urologist is out of Mass General/Brigham & Woman’s Hospital. His name is Dr Dahl...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038940/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

Interesting topic. I certainly don't lead with a "nice to meet you, have you had your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038116/

Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

When I was diagnosed with Gleason 8, my urologist (also a surgeon) asked if I'd like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003226/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Radiation treatment first removes the use of a later surgery treatment but surgery treatment first preserves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002922/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

robo45vt: I had 3+4 with a 10.2 psa. Treated with a specific narrow margin (2mm vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999852/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

robo45vt, Did they do the biopsy via transpernial or rectal? Rectal carries a much higher rate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996919/

Discussion: UTI (urinary tract infection) and prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Robo45vt, please follow this link (https://www.rrmc.org/services/cancer/treatment/radiation-therapy/what-to-expect/) to Rutland Radiation Medical Center to learn more about Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983226/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

3 Weeks ago, Joe Biden was rambling and mentioned something about a pill that cures cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907606/

Discussion: New Promising Treatment? AOH1996 in early (in vivo) discovery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Thanks for sharing your situation and asking for input. I would be curious to learn what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882567/

Discussion: Timeframe from PET scan to start of cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

During my pre-surgery appointment (January 2023) I asked my doctor about this topic and he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882350/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

The first Afib episode I had was in December 2010, resulting in having a cardio conversion....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815347/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed - Thoughts about drinking alcohol?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I think the better question might be: should you go on ADT, not run a PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782398/

Discussion: Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

@vherzog777 Hiccups are no fun even though we all start laughing when someone gets them. And,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670618/

Discussion: Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 13, 2022

Scott. If I were you I would have radiation. Living longer is a worthwhile goal. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272475/

Discussion: Should I have radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 10:13am

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