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I have a pacemaker as well. Some are MRI compliant but mine is not. Instead of...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed questions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

No. I am such a babe in the woods compared to the guys on this site....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261132/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

I believe it is only removed if the cancer has invaded it - don’t think it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206747/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

I just had the fusion biopsy and asked the surgeon about the perineum approach, but he...

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Discussion: Possible Prostate Cancer: Are there side effects of MRI fusion biopsy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 5:59am

@melvinw Thank you for sharing your story of BCR. I am 69 and 14 months post...

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Discussion: Puzzling about PSA rise 7 years after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 9:40am

There are statistics about pain, incontinence and ED and the vast majority of men who resolve...

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Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 8:34am

RL, You don’t know if your father’s cancer was as serious as yours so don’t beat...

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Discussion: Dazed and Confused

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Thanks for the details. Mn281 had great suggestions of what to ask the surgeon. I suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069128/

Discussion: Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

@charlotte1216 I cannot comment on what your RO has planned; he’s an expert at this while...

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Discussion: My PSA climbed 02, .04, .07 .15 .21 had a RP 2 yrs ago PSMA negative ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 11:15am

My biopsy in July 2024 listed me as 4+3, and I chose surgery after talking with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494042/

Discussion: RARP vs RT plus ADT for Gleason 8 with cribiform and high Decipher

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 9:31am

No I didn’t discuss riding a bike with my oncologist. However, I did discuss with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745157/

Discussion: Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

Totally random. The late Sal Mineo, when asked about his sudden stardom said, “It’s all just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348576/

Discussion: Survivor guilt (?)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

I have had 2 doctors say ProAct is not something they do. Another said it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271462/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

I had two hernias removed. My surgeon did this the old fashion way. He wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214299/

Discussion: Anyone have hernia surgery post prostatectomy? Complications?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2025

I was gleason 3+3. No cancer in the margins. I elected for LARP nerve sparring. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087317/

Discussion: Proton therapy with short term hormone therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

This is an important and complicated finding and although we are all very concerned about our...

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Discussion: MRI Seems to indicate Prostate cancer recurrence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Always - no matter what get a second opinion. I didn't do that with lung cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757903/

Discussion: active surveillance no longer recommended?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2022

I had an AUS implanted 8 months ago. A total life changer! I had a Boston...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397682/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

Your Post is right on target. I opted for surgery in August of 2022 as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277674/

Discussion: Advice from the Trenches for New Members of this Cursed Club

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

I had RARP at the Cleveland Clinic in June at age 50. Initial biopsy Gleason 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476399/

Discussion: Possible Extracapsular Extension - How much influence on treatment(s)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:59am

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