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heavyphil, all prostate surgeons are urologists. There are urologist who also perform prostate surgery. There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290305/

Discussion: Why are urologists dismissive about Decipher?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 10:19am

You will undoubtedly receive many comments on the various experiences men have had with radiation or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255561/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 12:39pm

I was diagnosed in Dec and had a Gleason of 9 but I also have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268627/

Discussion: Treatment after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:17am

I'm 50 and was diagnosed in January with Gleason 7 (6/12 cores, two 3+3, four 3+4,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297076/

Discussion: What side effects, if any, did you have with Cyberknife?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5 7:19am

You really don’t want to only speak to urologists. Urologist are surgeons so their answer to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164274/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Because you had one Gleason nine your Gleason score is 9. The other numbers don’t matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219662/

Discussion: The Battle Begins

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 10:51am

Have you had an MRI or PSMA PET scan to evaluate any spread outside the prostate?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223702/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:03am

Hey man, no need to apologize: radiation IS scary!! I practiced dentistry for 42 yrs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223247/

Discussion: Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 2:46pm

Guys, I know I am in a very lucky position with my post-op....however, I had RRP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218697/

Discussion: Worried about recurrence years after radical retropubic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 7:59am

At this time, my Urologist is in the process of getting a Petscan to determine if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278524/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 9:56am

Thanks for your replies. So in answer to tomf my leakage is heavier than what you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278284/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 2:12am

Actually, I removed my catheter on day 10. I was treated at Johns Hopkins 70 miles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148948/

Discussion: Trial removal of catheter

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

mrmac- Given your age and yoru type of job , Ideal is 3 months . This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146570/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Sorry you've joined the club! I am now 29 months post Radical Prostatectomy and just like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139836/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

@pmclarksr -- I saw your question to @heavyphil and thought I'd weigh in as well since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132529/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Professional PT direction for proper Kegel technique helped me immensely. 1 visit preop (no time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104060/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

My husband had Dr. Matt Tollefson at Mayo Rochester. He was terrific, and we had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098563/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

We got 3 opinions, 2 surgeons and a radiologist. Gleason 8 stage 3b. All 3 recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070735/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Well, a urologist may or may not may be able to"handle" your systemic therapy. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064686/

Discussion: Role of Medical Oncologist in Prostate Cancer Therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

My surgeon's post-op instructions: Completely rest for the first two days (move around as little as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060013/

Discussion: Penile Implant after prostate cancer surgery: Advice appreciated

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

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