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All study based data refutes the surgeon’s statement. Logically, if the muscle affecting continence post RP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128453/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

RALP=robotic [assisted] laproscopic prostatectomy. While it is now the most common approach, statistically there is no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119299/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2024

Hey @caryg1955 and @dgd1953, and others, I am in a similar place—trying to decide between radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113777/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I have looked at these sites and read whatever I can find in the literature. Penile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076331/

Discussion: Any info about Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

Hello: Thank you for this information. We are in the Maryland area, close to Johns Hopkins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054304/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

PLUS: Now i sit on the prostate cancer forums and watch. I see man after man...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024037/

Discussion: Beware the siren song of the greedy urologist.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

I live in the Bay area. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I sought many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022297/

Discussion: Center of Excellence questions/recommendations for CA resident

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

rick29, which Mayo campus are you considering? If it's Rochester, I can say that Dr. Tollefson...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017266/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Outcomes - Report Card

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

Appreciate your response. I just retired this year because of symptoms related to treatment of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984149/

Discussion: Radiology second opinion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

My thoughts...don't go down "what if" rabbit holes. Wait for the test results before in depth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965802/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Thanks for the kind words Jim. I am having my surgery done by one of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952781/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

I have been in a similar situation. I turned 71 in May. My PSA has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950115/

Discussion: Continue PSA surveillance or have a Prostate MRI?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

That deserves a call to surgeon's office. It's possible they sent out the slides for another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893213/

Discussion: Time frame for pathology report post RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

We met with 2 surgeons and an RO. All 3 teams recommended radiation. Gleason 4+4, stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863246/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

Hello there, I just had a Radical Prostatectomy on 10/25/23 after initially diagnosed with Prostate Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856126/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Ed: Choices are individual, and I wish you well with yours. I favor treatment. My MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853705/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

You are starting a journey--of learning as well as doing. The fact that you found this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819113/

Discussion: 4 + 3 = 7: Should I involve a prostate cancer specialist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

@carver I can hear the distress in your post and imagine this is terrible for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776862/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Thanks John, for the information and for being a volunteer mentor. I'm getting closer to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319223/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

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