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Hi Bob. Very long journey. Had pc robotic October 2019. gene testing 5% chance of reoccurring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899384/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Prostatic Strictures after Radiation therapy?

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Posted: Jul 20, 2023

I had Proton Beam Therapy in early Feb 2020. I was age 69, After my 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872889/

Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I am 56 years old and had a radical prostatectomy and lymphadenectomy on November 3, 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776353/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

HI, Let me share my experience, which may have no bearing on your decision process. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255886/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2021

Seriously? Nasty messages about your outcome? If that’s the case, that really sucks. I, for one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245337/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

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Posted: Feb 25 2:03pm

@phl6953 -- Since you asked, here's what I'm doing: I did kegals about 1 month before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128605/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

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Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input/experience. I had met with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067236/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Thank you for your responses. @bdc1677 and @retireditguy your recommendation for a center of excellence is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164403/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I did five sessions of SBRT radiation and had rectal spacer gel inserted. It pushes the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164310/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Hello, I had a Radical Robotic prostatectomy on 8/18/2022; ever since I had the catheter removed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771212/

Discussion: Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input/experience. Going back through all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057700/

Discussion: PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Manojsmishra - I would definitely agree with your assessment. You are one year older than I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134454/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I received an ablation treatment known as Irreversible Electroporation (IRE). Here is some info from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133244/

Discussion: Ablation, has anyone heard of this type of treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Thirty years ago I had a radical prostatectomy because of cancer. I lived with urinary leakage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 2:51pm

Yeah, I felt a bit lost when I realized I needed to pick my treatment plan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118814/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

Hello Dave, I am 69 years old and was diagnosed with PC in August of 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976055/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Joe, Yes, the surgery was with robotic assistance at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Patrick Walsh (we go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103137/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

This is an update of a previous post that I submitted on Nov 12, 2023. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027015/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Bobv48, looks like you have received a lot of great advice. For myself, If you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075544/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I know I wrote this somewhere but I will risk being repetitive, PT and Kegels are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985409/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2023

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