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ADT only vs ADT chemo
My 74 year old husband has stage 4 prostrate cancer along with diabetes and heart disease. Surgery and radiation are no longer an option. They...
Did your Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) fail before activation?
To make it short,02/08/*2021 had RP,left me totally incontinent.Dr. was urging me for years to get AUS.I thought it was medieval and there had to...
Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts
Am I doing the right thing? I am 69 years old, in good overall health and was recently, to my utter surprise,diagnosed with prostate cancer....
Difficulty urinating: What helps with urination reluctance?
Age 65. PSA rose steadily over several years. Biopsy revealed grade GG2. I opted for LAPR, which took place 2 weeks ago. Pathology upgraded to...
Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?
I know there are a couple of guys that have helped me in the past, My AUS has been activated for only 2 months. It...
Who prescribes ADT?
I’m working with Cleveland clinic and went to Mayo Jax last week to start the 2nd opinion process. I’m working on getting all my scans...
Who should be part of my medical team?
Hello folks. I am a little confused about who exactly is part of the medical team. I understand that it depends on treatment options and...
What is a Prostatectomy Like?
It is living hell You wear a catheter for 7-10 days after surgery, Then the fun begins. You are now incontinent, and you must wear...
ED after prostatectomy? Any first hand experiences overcoming it?
I originally had brachytherapy in 2020. I chose that so I could continue my active sex life with my wife. The cancer responded favorably and...
Recently received prostate cancer diagnosis: need a second opinion.
I’m Gleason 7(4+3) , Surgery vs Radiation are my choices. I live in Asheville , NC. Leaning toward SBRT (Cyber Knife) . I’m going to...
Yearsafter radical prostatectomy: How to get and maintain an erection?
I was a widow before my prostatectomy.I haven’t pursued a romantic relationship since my surgery.I would like to communicate with a guy who like myself...
Has any one developed Peyronie's condition? (curving of the penis)
I've posted several changes in my penis and scrotum sizes, please don't think I'm obsessing, hmm, maybe I am, to a man the way his...
Prostate cancer treatment: Any connection with rise in my ALT and AST?
Has anyone noticed after prostate surgery, radiation, and 2 shots of Lupron effect your liver ? My ALT and AST have always been in the...
Prostatectomy in June 2024. After 2 weeks pain after urinating
I had a simple prostatectomy in June 2024. After 2 weeks pain after urinating like a severe cramp/burning, kept bleeding doc went back in and...
What does robotic prostatectomy look like? Is it like a vasectomy?
This week I watched a video of a complete robotic prostatectomy procedure in Italy. It was on a medical education site for doctors. What a...
What is recommended first few weeks of radical prostatectomy recovery?
I'm just a week out of my RP recovery. Pain was under control, but I walked a couple of blocks 2x this week and felt...
Long-Term Adverse Effects and Complications After Treatment
This link takes you to a 12 year study on the difference between surgery and radiation side effects. It shows that radiation has fewer side...
Has anyone had TULSA?
Hello, 56, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer..2 lesions 3 plus 4 and 3 plus 3. (from biopsy) I an American but live in Japan. I`m...
Mayo Clinic or University of Iowa? Deciding on Mayo & local care
Mayo is 4.5 hours away, UIA is 1 hour from my houseContemplating where to do Robotic surgery,Pros and consWas wanting to go to Mayo to...
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
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