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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 2, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 1 6:48pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 22, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 4, 2025
TriMix Bros! What are your dosages where you’ve 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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 12, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29, 2025
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....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
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 Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 22 2:08pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 1:58pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 17 10:48am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 10, 2022
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 8, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 19, 2019
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 24 5:44pm