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My story is almost the same as yours. 74 y/0 @ the time of surgery 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014238/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I avoided sitting on a bike saddle for three months after surgery, per surgeon's orders. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977223/

Discussion: PSA test and bike riding after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

I was 56 when I was diagnosed last year (GS of 7-->4/3). I did a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965697/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I had my surgery on Aug. 3rd. 6.9 PSA, Gleason of 8, Biopsy full of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919467/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Thanks for the information and I truly hope you are doing better after all of those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913784/

Discussion: Prostatectomy Question? Side effects outweigh benefits?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Our story. PSA 14, urologist scheduled an MRI, 6 weeks later. PIRAD 5 (highly likely cancer)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827693/

Discussion: New and Need Guidance: What questions to ask about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

Get the book (Amazon) by Dr Patrick Walsh, Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer; read the gray-highlights...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775841/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I probably got my letters crossed up. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) . I have had many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260496/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 3:38pm

Excellent idea writing out questions. I had a bunch of them on my phone. But first......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255620/

Discussion: Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 1:58pm

I was basically continent as soon as the catheter came out. But I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233305/

Discussion: Kegel exercises: How many sets do you do per day?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:52pm

I had high dose Proton radiation with hormone therapy before the radiation. I had a total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124400/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I'm about 16 mos post surgery. I was not "trained" at all in catheter care, just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809731/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I did not opt for earlier paid surgery; however, Alberta Health Services, who control the availability...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357747/

Discussion: Cribriform cells: Does their presence change treatment approach?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 1:52pm

That is a relevant question these days. With lack of doctors, it seems all places have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326005/

Discussion: My oncologist uses a nurse practitioner

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 8:45pm

I have a major shoulder tendon issue. I was unable to sleep on my left shoulder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366927/

Discussion: Post PC radiation and use of peptides

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 10:29am

You got some great recommendations. Get that decipher test. Discuss getting on ADT before surgery or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204524/

Discussion: Gleason 3+3 to Gleason 4+5 in 7 months.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 11:31am

This is a very challenging issue in general, validating the use of repurposed drugs for treating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127712/

Discussion: Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Re Kegel suggestions. One thing that helped me was to receive a prescription for Physical Therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884684/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

If it's always been undetectable, then you haven't had ultrasensitive PSA [uPSA] tests, which Jazee is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819125/

Discussion: Detectable PSA 9 years post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Hey pctm, I’ve had both -surgery and 5 yrs later radiation. Surgery is far, far more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265506/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed - Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 8:39am

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