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Greetings all. Surgery. Was reschedule to July due to covid

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310334/

Discussion: Can Transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) treat prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2020

49..diagnosed September 2019 and Surgery Jan 2020

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303505/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2020

Jim Who did your surgery at Mayo? Pat

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243738/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed: Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

My husband was sent home from surgery with Oxybutynin, in case of spasm. He didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907418/

Discussion: Bladder Spasms 7 Months Post-RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

@bastoid There is laser surgery for PCa? This is the first time that I hear about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439677/

Discussion: How long after Prostatectomy can I resume Sexual Activity?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

@chippydoo another patient passed the information on salvage surgery, which the relapse is about 40% -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504767/

Discussion: Salvage surgery or salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 10:38am

I am 69 & have RARP scheduled 3/13. I have a 6 & 3+4=7 lesion. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499617/

Discussion: Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 2:10pm

@heidenjd25 thank you for the reply, I’m almost 2 years out from surgery and use a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482787/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:08am

My test results from biopsy is cancer, with a gleason score of 7 (3+4).. Now deciding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478269/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Today is the day I discuss the results of the biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 1:23pm

@maumee1967 I use one to two pads a day. My urologist told me that he didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497097/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 9:49am

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, 2025

Well, wish there was a definitive answer, there is not. Surgery is an option, we generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248929/

Discussion: ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I had a RALP in Aug 22. Gleason 4 + 3. Contained in Prostate. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852995/

Discussion: Gleason 8. High risk. Prostate swelling-cancer is contained for now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Good point on the PSA after treatment. With surgery you theoretically should have a PSA at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400272/

Discussion: Can Surgery Backup Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

It could be you left this out. If you have salvage radiation after surgery fails, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326665/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

I understand about them not recommending PSMA stating the low grade present. That makes sense if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294757/

Discussion: Confused Grade 1 or Grade 2?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

Thanks Michaelcharles: I did start the kegels routine prior surgery, I was surprised I was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135019/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

You are doing them correctly. I'm 67 and in April, it will be 2 years post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998269/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

@ezupcic Somebody else replied about HIFU. I guess it depends on the size of the prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478812/

Discussion: Gleason 3+4 A.S. or treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 10:58am

I had the same problem 4 months ago. I had three doctors giving me three different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467601/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2025

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