Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 6

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

My surgeon before hand said he would have to cut wide on one side. I received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177431/

Discussion: Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

This is a narrow reply, given my circumstance, but I'm 3 weeks post-shot #1 (+ XTandi)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527081/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 9:39pm

Not getting much from my surgeon. Thanks for your answer.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030271/

Discussion: Looking for advice on Perineural invasion present

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

My surgeon retired 5 years ago. Thanks for the information.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275933/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

Dr Shah is a skilled surgeon you will be well taken care of.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951536/

Discussion: Questions about Initial visit for 2nd opinion at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

The surgeon wants to do a Fistulotomy and does believe this fistula with multiple abscesses over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514561/

Discussion: Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 3:51pm

I had RARP in Oct 25. Surgeon went over possibility/likelihood of incontinence and ED in detail....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483790/

Discussion: Did your surgeon discuss impact of prostate removal on orgasm?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 10:42am

I elected to have the nerve bundles cut during surgery. My surgeon & his staff wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517083/

Discussion: Is multi-orgasm possible post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 9:50am

I think you're asking a good question. I'm not a medical professional nor an expert on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501325/

Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 10:27pm

riverdance, a surgeon at USC and another at UCLA recommended two months of lupron or orgovyx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204602/

Discussion: Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

I agree! Simple for the surgeon, but the patient will feel it’s not simple at all!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444184/

Discussion: Any experience with Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I had my RALP at Mayo Rochester last week by Dr Frank. Wonderful surgeon and person....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486762/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 5:37pm

Hi Surf, You can't catch a break! I can't believe that is really their policy!!! Can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375416/

Discussion: Were you able to make app. with Oncologist if you had no mets ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Just ask him. I ask my surgeon and he has done over 900 with the divinci....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509696/

Discussion: How do I assess my surgeon’s experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 11:44am

Thanks for being on the list having a former surgeon chime in really helps

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311057/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2025

My input is the surgeon is key. Postop was 1 night in the hospital and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082303/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

@kaphur Yes, original Medicare covered it 100% with my supplemental. Whether an Advantage HMO will cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539055/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 23 hours ago

Yes, Dr Thompson as urologist/surgeon and Dr Ryan Phillips for radiology

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036287/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

May I ask where you had surgery done ? Or surgeon

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157370/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

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