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Thank you! The side effects with surgery weren't appealing either and I wasn't impressed with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071116/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Gleason 4+3 contained within prostate. Was supposed to get cryo, but surgeon made an audible call...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342504/

Discussion: Irreversible electroporation (IRE)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 4:24pm

Have you asked your surgeon or urologist? Oxybutynin was rx'd for me for possible bladder spasms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906495/

Discussion: Bladder Spasms 7 Months Post-RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Agreeing with "michaelcharles", surgeon is key, huge! (unless you want to start over with a provider...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082341/

Discussion: Anyone have robotic prostate surgery done at a small hospital?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Prior to selecting my surgeon, my urologist told me to feel completely comfortable with my surgeon;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988136/

Discussion: Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Thank you, everyone. We recieved the call from our surgeon this morning. And, the news was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893622/

Discussion: Time frame for pathology report post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

My surgeon/urologist works for Kaiser Northern California. Unless you are a member of Kaiser, he cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244463/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 10:19am

I am 60 years old. I will mention Proton beam to surgeon and Oncologist. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736234/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

I don't have all the bills in yet for my prostatectomy but I'm sure it'll end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246068/

Discussion: Silly accounting tricks

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 2:57pm

My original urologist ordered the Decipher test, presumably after he saw my biopsy results (we went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324342/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 12:48pm

I'm getting an authorization code today for the PSMA. Have an appointment in 2 weeks with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345027/

Discussion: PSA detectable 18 mos after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

My cath came out in 10 days and that's when my surgeon and I discussed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929684/

Discussion: Pathology report - how long after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Arfus, I’m also being treated at Northwestern in Chicago. Could you please tell me who your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044849/

Discussion: Treatment options for locally advanced prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

Find the most experienced surgeon, preferably one trained in nerve-sparing procedures. Donate blood to yourself in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/233422/

Discussion: Prostatectomy soon: Any suggestions for being prepared?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Many young new surgeons are skilled with the new technology. But...older more experienced surgeons have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019029/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

I was diagnosed Gleason 8 and three months until I had surgery. Would of been longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031125/

Discussion: How Much Time Between Your Diagnosis to Your Start of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Certainly, my Gleason Score was 7 (4/3). Eleven of the biopsy cores were positive for PC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995171/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I should add that this surgeon is the one who told me during a post-op visit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298461/

Discussion: Surgery on large metastases (and my own experience)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 5:17pm

UCSF had. A patient conference last weekend. A surgeon talked about incontinence and this Image was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296563/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 1:49pm

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