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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?
My Surgeon ordered some PT for me to complete Kegels etc. The PT gave me a Pee Log to complete. I have to monitor how...
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...
Surgery number 3? Really?
I'm just getting over the AUS surgery, but still have pain, mainly near the left testicle. The pump was installed on the right because of...
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...
Prostate cancer and Cystitis Cystica and Glandularis
I've had Cystitis Cystica et Glandularis diagnosed 25 years ago. Had 2 TURPS and latest one last year found PC in the chips removed. Radiation...