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Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP
I get so many mixed messages about Testosterone Replacement Therapy, i've read contradicting information from different clinics/hospitals, etc., so it's hard to know where to...
Pre-surgical kegels: Six sets vs. three sets
Two Kegel questions for pre-surgical preparation about five weeks ahead of the big day. Question One; I find the fast twitch, short kegels easy to...
Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy
Surgery was 9/17 - 10 days later catheter was removed - had single port surgery - issue is severe leakage anytime walking. Started kegels a...
Chronic radiation proctitis: What specialty treats this?
Proctitis developed 8 months after surgery. Tx with suppositories, sucralfate, APC, anti biotic, and currently ending 50 hyperbaric treatments; the latter showing only modest improvement...
How do you answer the "Do you have cancer now" question?
I am interested in how others answer when asked by dentists, physicians, and others, if you currently have cancer, after having a radical P. I...
Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy
I've made a list of questions to review with my Dr. regarding my upcoming Prostatectomy. I don't know what treatment they will want to do...
Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening
I am scheduled for prostate removal on August 28th. I have heard that some men lose length in their penis due to the reattachment of...
Pain in the leg after using Trimix
Curious to learn from the Post RP surgery readers that have had to resort to using Trimix to achieve an erection if after having intercourse...
ADT how long post Radical Prostatectomy & Radiation Therapy?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-radical-prostatectomy-and-adjuvant-radiation-therapy/
I'd like to know how long men have been on Lupron after a radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation. I've been told that I should be...
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer: What questions to ask docs?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, I have a Gleason score of 7 in 3 areas and a 4 in another spot, I'm scheduled...
Doc just recommended treatment options, head is spinning! Thoughts?
Hi there! Brand new here after meeting with my urologist today. My basic story: 57 yo white male, good health, no health problems except slightly...
The decision I have to make is tearing me up
12 months ago I started going to TRT place for access to peptides. I got tested and my PSA was 3.7 went through questions about...
ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?
In 2015 at 55 I had an RP with radiation. Never leaked. 2019 developed a stricture and urologist tried to balloon with cath but, it...
Pre diagnosis function considerations
My research starting down this road is leading me towards some conclusions to bounce off others here. I have been on AS for about 4...
ADT for several months before Radical Prostatectomy
I’m working with two COE’s. 61yrs , excellent shape. One has suggested shrinking the prostate with ADT to gain better margins with surgery ( G9,...
Photon Radiation Treatment After Effects FYI
I updated a post with this response and then noticed the post was from 2024. This made me want to post my experience with the...
4 days post RARP
It's been 4 days since RARP surgery at UNC cancer center of excellence. Pathology report showed negative margins, higher proportion of Gleason 4 than biopsies,...
Trouble with vacuum pumps
Despite surgery and radiation and now one more hormone shot , I bought a vacuum pump 2 months ago, I’m totally frustrated with it ,...
Anyone dealing with Low White Blood Cell count after treatment?
Has anyone A year after prostate surgery and radiation dealing with very low WBC , before surgery I was always in the normal 5-6 range...
Prostate cancer has spread to the C5 vertebrae
Prostate cancer diagnosed 3 years ago. Today, found C5 vertebrae cancer detected. Prostate surgery was not recommended due to areas wrapped around prostate. Surgery allegedly...
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