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I was diagnosed at 68. I too watched my PSA due to family history. During a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115911/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 11:41am

After my RP, my surgeon recommended 10 quick Kegels followed by 10 with a 5 second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163890/

Discussion: What is the proper number and frequency of kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 8:06am

This isn't Spino, but RALP is Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. I had this surgery in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119980/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 9:53am

Yes, radiation can cause incontinence too. It's somewhat uncommon, can start months or years after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145233/

Discussion: How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 6:52pm

ViewRay has 1/2 the immediate side effects compared to Varian according to UCLA and they have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941365/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I had salvage radiation in 2013 . 39 treatments. My cancer came back again for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995832/

Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 4:31am

Yes but am following similar approach to reach to conclusion of the treatment option. Have you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139848/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11 10:31am

Can you describe the procedure itself. Were you put out? I am 81 with BPH on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912168/

Discussion: HoLEP procedure experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Sounds like you're on a path similar to mine. Biopsy in July found Gleason 4+3, PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191417/

Discussion: New Member of the Brotherhood

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Diagnosed 9 months post radiation, bleeding and fecal incontinece. Treated with suppositories and sucralfate, then colonoscopy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028752/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 1:22pm

You mention your own lack of motivation and libido. Anyone out there have a situation like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026463/

Discussion: I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 6:56am

The two pieces of advice I found most helpful when doing Kegel's: "Nuts to guts" Imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998236/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:04am

I would recommend another PSA in 3 months and, likely a biopsy after that to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761845/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Thank you for sharing. I am still angry with my Dr that he forgot to tell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117794/

Discussion: Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4 2:53pm

Incontinence issues are correlated to age, skill of surgeon, extent of disease and preparation and how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064146/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 8:57am

@kenhorse, ha ha. Fact is Botox injections are not just for wrinkles on your face. They're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957356/

Discussion: Has anyone tried botox for post treatment incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I had RP in 10/21 and had the usual initial incontinence which gradually improved over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179050/

Discussion: Your PSA Trends after Salvage Radiation & 6 Months of Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24 8:05am

I had a radical prostatectomy in 2006. PSA 5.53. Gleason 3+4 7. . I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963818/

Discussion: Not that you would want to but if you could do it all over again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I am new to the prostate forum. I want to know how to compare brachytherapy plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753408/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate Cancer: Firmagon + Abiraterone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

@ronan2011 Glad there is another person that had a hard time deciding on what procedure to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/313257/

Discussion: SBRT vs. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2020

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