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Sorry to hear about your diagnosis also. I was diagnosed a few months before turning 60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045108/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer (47 yrs old) - Guidance Request

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I contacted the hospital where the surgery was done; the doctor’s office stonewalled me. I only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022850/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Choosing a surgeon, or any specialist, is always a challenge with a whole lot riding on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974610/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Thank you Martin for replying to my post. I did not respond immediately as I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140471/

Discussion: Bilateral Nerve Pain Following Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2017

Hi. I am one of the lucks one’s . I chose surgery over radiation + hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904976/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Regarding a search for a surgeon, I wish you good luck and perseverance. This was my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760132/

Discussion: Non specific urethritis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

RP in 2022. Gleason 3+4. PSA 24.5. During surgery, cancer found in seminal vesicles. 5 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384444/

Discussion: Prostate Surgery With Bilateral Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1 3:44pm

In the U.S., you might still be able to fly under BasicMed as long as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351759/

Discussion: How long does your oncologist have you on ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19 1:37pm

I chose radiation because PET indicated I had lymph node spread, and the surgeon said he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353891/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 11:29am

soli have you been to a Physical Therapist yet to show you how to do pelvic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365210/

Discussion: How to deal with catheter while recovering after prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 4:44pm

You are very welcome Soli < 3 , and yes, as you said in your previous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345264/

Discussion: How to deal with catheter while recovering after prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 2:14pm

I can see why the ADT before treatment would be helpful; it would serve to shrink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326176/

Discussion: ADT first then Radiation? Or Surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13 7:41am

A little background on me: I had robotic surgery done in 2019 by Dr David Samadi...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206463/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 6:40am

Greg52, I was diagnosed with a Gleason 3+4 = 7 in June (59 yrs. old) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017863/

Discussion: Treatment questions for "younger men" with PC (40 to 60?).

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi @tuxceda21, I moved your question about penile implants and orgasm to this existing discussion: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082125/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

It’s going to depend on your policy and company. I had a catastrophic medical policy which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314624/

Discussion: Ever make a disability claim based on being on ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 7:17am

It's been almost two years for me and I'm still wearing pads. My urologist encouraged me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230479/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 7:03am

Back in the summer of ‘23, my PCP was concerned about my PSA and wasn’t sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131337/

Discussion: When do you get assigned an oncologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Hi Colleen - Thank you for your comments. My husband is doing fantastic and has exceeded...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110704/

Discussion: Advantage of staying at on-campus hotel: Partner's perspective

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Your surgeon sounds optimistic to me. My own experience was very positive. I got most of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074355/

Discussion: Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

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