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Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious
62yrs G9 no spread. Hoping I made the right decision to have radical surgery. I got diagnosed in mid January and felt I needed to...
Can the chance of nerve sparing be assessed from MRI images?
Should my Urologist be able to provide a prediction on whether nerves could be spared during my RALP, based on the MRI images and the...
Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?
My 55 year old husband has been diagnosed with PCA, Gleason 7 (4+3) with MRI revealing a grade 4 tumour in one side of prostate...
prostatectomy vs radiation?
Seeing radiation oncologist Monday Surgeon says I am okay for prostatectomy, although age is a bit of concern, parents lived til mid 90s CHOICES? Quality...
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...
Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?
My husband is at the decision stage between hormone therapy and radiation or surgery. Localized tumor based on PSMA PET, Gleason score 9(4+5) PSA 9.2,...
Detectable PSA 9 years post prostatectomy
I am 9 years post prostatectomy. Until 3 months ago, my annual PSA was always undetectable. Now it is 0.1 on 3 tests over 3...
Meeting others in person that have had a RARP/PC?
Yesterday I had a PT session and while I was waiting to be checked in etc. another man waiting asked me If I was a...
Tips on weight loss before prostate removal surgery
So I finally made the decision for prostate removal, and my surgeon said I need to lose 30 lbs for the procedure. Once my mind...
radical prostatectomy after partial HOLEP - is it possible?
I had a partial HOLEP after I was not able to urinate, and they found cancer - Gleason 3+4. An MRI showed that there was...
Hernia surgery after SBRT?
Finished Sbrt mridian Viewray Tx in September 2023. Have a small inguinal hernia that a surgeon told me didn’t need to be treated yet. But...
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - A Review
OMG I just got kicked in the balls by a kangaroo. I haven't been I this much mental torture since one of my girls made...
Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?
I’m 71 and deciding on a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Visiting surgeon next week for more details and discussion. I’ve read the AUS...
Any info about Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment?
As a response to one of my posts (which I seem to be unable to find now) someone suggested “penile rehabilitation”. There was a connection...
RP yesterday at NYU Langone
Fellas: Just wanted to update you. 62 yrs ( my birthday today) G9. Don’t have pathology back yet. Surgeon said everything went well. Spent the...
HoLEP procedure experiences?
Background: 62 yo in good health, no meds or other conditions other than 3,3 Gleason and 4.8 PSA. Had my first visit to Mayo (Jacksonville)...
PSMA scan conflicting results
My RALP was 3 years ago. I had been undetectable until July 2025. My PSA was .24. Got a PSMA pet scan with following results....
Focal Cryotherapy vs RARP
I'm diagnosed GG 2 and MRI and biopsy indicated that the cancer is located in one lesion near the prostate capsule. Being treated at a...
Mayo Clinic Dr to guide conversation on treatment options
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-dr-to-guide-conversation-on-treatment-options/
I had a biopsy at Mayo in 2022 that showed Gleason 3+3 cancer. I've been on active surveillance since then. I am in the process...
PSA levels Post RP??
Hello, I am 90 days out from my RP and just had my first PSA lab results returned and they registered at 0.4. Ugh. Everything...