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I’ve had this proctalgia fugax for over 20 years, never caused diarrhea but it has caused...

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Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 24 6:55pm

@robertov The Decipher test can be done prior to surgery or after. The Decipher test when...

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Discussion: Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 6:07am

I can only share my own experience and how I got to my conclusion, the rest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193584/

Discussion: Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

The first thing you should do is request that he get a decipher test. That will...

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Discussion: New and looking for info to help communicate with medical team

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

For information, my nurse said 3*3secs 3 times a day immediately aft the op. If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168454/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Yes, finding discussion on this topic is difficult. Anecdotes aside, even the most authoritative treatments seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162725/

Discussion: Dry Orgasm after surgery: Does it get better with time?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

I had salvage prostatectomy after failed LDR brachytherapy with Dr. Ash Ross at Northwestern Medicine in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151268/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I'm 70 and had bilateral NS RALP 2 months ago. I heard about kegals both on...

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Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Both Cleveland clinic and Mayo are centers of excellence so you should be in good hands....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111339/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Patience. 3 wks sounds a bit early. Very personal: My surgeon's assistant advised that I should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076295/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I consulted with both Dr Nagar and Dr Samadi. I ultimately chose surgery at the urging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068944/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Yes. At the time Mayo AZ would not take any medicare. So I went with reviews....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065674/

Discussion: First Appointment at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

Oskar: Age 72 Gleason 9 had RP. Excellent surgical result and recovery. I chose a Center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041953/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

FWIW: I do recommend that men get the PSA regularly. Despite the ( dated) advice suggesting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039894/

Discussion: Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I’ve asked three urologist and a radiation oncologist about getting the decipher test and or scans....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038452/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

My urologist uploaded his surgeon's notes on my biopsy: "Finding 54 g prostate minimal calcifications 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023509/

Discussion: Biopsy results benign. PSA is elevated. What is the next step?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

I also use the trimix. I've done it somewhere around 130x now. I keep a chart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015978/

Discussion: Trimix injection good or bad idea?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Just found the answer to my question via a YouTube video entitled "Day 2 #ProstateCancer Active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975883/

Discussion: Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Interestingly, there is more controversy about pelvic floor exercises than one would think. (My p.t. is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967914/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I did not have proton therapy but elected to do HDR Brachytherapy at Mayo /Rochester which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941740/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

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