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Any recommendations for the best type of pads to wear?
I'm about 4 weeks post surgery and realizing I will probably need to wear pads for quite a while. Going back to the office next...
PSA test only 5 weeks after RALP?
Hello, I finally had my RALP procedure 2.5 weeks ago. My recovery so far has been quite good, fortunately, I would say. I had the...
Thoughts on the best approach for ATM mutation treatment?
Hello all, 45 yr old with Gleason 9 PCa, currently 2 months into Lupron.My initial post with all the details is underhttps://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/44yr-psa180-gleason9-non-metastatic-surgery-or-treatment/Just found out that...
Rising PSA immediately following RP
Anyone here experience rising PSA on first test after RP? I am 57 years old. I was diagnosed in April with PSA of 35. PMSA...
One Week After Prostatectomy
I just wanted to update my experience. I had the prostatectomy last week. The surgery went as planned. Pathology confirmed stage 2 cancer. The doctor...
Preparing for radiation
I visited with my urologist yesterday and it's approaching time for a new direction. I had surgery in November, Gleason 9 with some unpleasant indications...
My RARP experience
I would like to share my experience about my RARP. I was 57 (turned 58 two days ago) and had PSA of 4.3 and was...
TriMix Bros! What are your dosages where you’ve had success.?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trimix-bros-what-are-your-dosages-where-youve-had-success/
Going to use for first time tonight at home. Had a single unit at the office to learn how to do it. Had a little...
Can I prepare for salvage radiation?
For anyone who has undergone radiation treatments after surgery, is there anything I can do in advance to prepare? Radiation is expected to begin either...
Any recommendations for radiation oncologist at Mayo in Rochester?
My husband, age 79, has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Biopsy on April 30th of 12 cores with 6 positive. 3+3 and 3+4 for a...
It’s go time! RP tomorrow
First I want to thank all of you for your comments and support! @jeffmarc @northoftheborder @heavyphil @retireddoc @kenhorse @rider51 @jc76 @ecurb @survivor5280 @fwintracy @michaelcharles special...
Can't bring my baby home
Minutes before surgery, I was asked if I wanted my prostate back. Apparently that's a thing. It was such a bizarre question, I said yes....
Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Had surgery 8/14 having a hard time dealing with the incontinence. Catheter removed 8/21. I know it’s early but just wondering if others are having...
Support for wives with the Orgovyx tornado: Needing an olive branch
This spring, my husband will have been taking Orgovyx for 2 years. He was diagnosed a few months after a forced retirement, we sold our...
Alcohol after RARP
I am 3 mo post RARP. Recovery has been about as advertised. I have returned to normal and full activity. My "junk" is still not...
No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy
I chose not to do the Davinci radical prostatectomy surgery but instead went with a well known urologist that insisted tactile was important during a...
Athletic impact of radical prostatectomy?
Hi, trying to find out people’s experiences after radical prostatectomy with returning to athletic activities. It seems everywhere discusses the big risks of each treatment...
Interesting Table of Numbers Post Proton Beam Treatment
Unlike surgery with well defined parameters for BCR, radiation seems to have quite a bit of variability. The photo is from Ron Nelson's book, 10...
When do you start lupron shots?
good evening everyone i,m new here so a big hello to all my question is i had prosatate removel surgery oct 2 last week i...
Big Post RARP Milestone For Me (Possible Trigger Warning)
I like to post my good news so people have it, this was a really big one for me. My urologist put me on 5mg...
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