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Ventricular tachycardia post surgery, anyone else have this happen?
My husband had robotic prostatectomy in June. Great outcome and we're very happy so far regarding that. Healthy 68 yo guy is most all aspects....
Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery
My husband is having his prostate removed soon and is very worried about managing incontinence. Please share what adult diapers/pads worked best for you (absorption,...
What I’ve learned in the 6 weeks since my RARP
This is my attempt to compile what I‘ve learned and tips/tricks to help cope with RARP and its side effects (while it's still fresh). Much...
I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy
Hi all: I am 65 and have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am stage 2A with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4). The...
Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Fortunately, I (@ 77 years old) qualified to ablate my 3+4 tumors on the right side of my prostate gland through a HIFU procedure. Performed...
Prostatectomy scheduled at Mayo: more questions about what to expect
Will the Mayo Surgeon likely see me before the surgery, or just the Anesthesiologist?Will someone likely let me or my wife know generally how it...
ED Rehab after Radical Prostatectomy Surgery
I'm 5 weeks post-surgery and am now on daily Cialis and twice weekly Viagra (to increase blood flow). I'm now using a penis pump to...
Just finished Chemo - when good for hip replacement?
Another query here about where to go for hip replacement prompted this query as my hub is in dire need of hip replacement. We have...
Nine Months Into Recovery
I am nine months into recovery from HDR Bracytherapy and External Beam radiation. My first dose of HDR was September 10, 2025. My recent PSA...
What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?
I watched quite a few videos from patients, regarding the prostate biopsy - which were a great help in knowing what to expect. It made...
Newer surgery technique: da Vinci SP (single-port robot-assisted)
In reply to someone’s post I wrote about this new surgical procedure but realize if it is not a stand alone post, many may not...
Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy
Just an update on my PCa Journey:Finally got the Robotic prostatectomy surgery last Wednesday:Today: Day 4Main issue was constipation, able to passed gas, felt pain...
Questions about intercourse and incontinence after prostate surgery
Hello all, I was so glad to find this page before my surgery and immediately post surgery, we (Wife and I) gained a lot of...
Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy
I was recently diagnosed with mid grade prostate cancer (Gleason 4+3). I was given option of either Proton Beam+Hormone treatment or nerve sparing prostatectomy. I’m...
PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy
67, very healthy and fit. No symptoms. PSA creeping up in last few tests, 5.6 in latest. In recent biopsy 11 of 12 cores positive....
Info is in, now decision time. Thoughts welcome.
So, I've learned a lot from this support group since I found out in Nov. 2025 that I was on the path to joining the...
Non-Nerve Sparing RARP
Im 67 and my RARP at Mayo in Phoenix was done 8 weeks ago. The procedure was non-nerve sparing (NNS) due to the localized spread...
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...
Bleeding from the incision after RARP
Hi friends, my husband had RARP this monday and Surgeon said the surgery went super well with no concerns whatsoever. He was fine in the...
Injections to maintain muscle usage after Prostate Removal
Hi, I had my prostate removed about 2 months ago, and I am not sure how to gauge my recovery. I am 56 and prior...
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