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Post RP, will stairs be a problem right after surgery?
My husband is having a robotic assisted radical prostatectomy in early June. We will be traveling to Mayo and have secured a place to stay...
Any experiences with pelvic fascia-sparing prostate surgery?
Has anyone had the fascia-sparing technique done as part of their prostate surgery? If so, what was your experience like? I believe it was developed...
Ductal prostate cancer: Radiation + hormone therapy or surgery?
I’m looking for advice from anyone who has or has or has had DUCTAL prostate cancer because it is a rare and aggressive type. I’m...
Lymphedema after radical prostate surgery: How to improve it?
My names is Roberta, my father had a radical prostatectomy in December 2023; performed 10 sessions of radiotherapy (which lasted 6 months). And, radiotherapy will...
When can we travel following prostate surgery?
My husband and I are traveling by car to Mayo Rochester for his prostatectomy, it's about 2.5 days driving. We will stay in Rochester for...
Surgery, radiation, other - what is the best for 2Ta Gleason 7
I have 2Ta grade, with a Geason 7, and PSA 10. The tumor has push slightly outside the prostate. The surgeon thinks there is a...
Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments
hello everyone i was wondering if i could ask a group question, i had my prostate removed back in october since then i have had...
Prostate removed in June 2022. No natural erection since surgery.
Prostrate removed in June 2022 at 65 years old. Everything worked pretty good up until then. Pills do not work. Injections work but very painful...
What causes penis to change size after prostate surgery?
@mention what cause your penis to become shorten length and size after a laser prostrate surgery
What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?
Having surgery tomorrow to remove prostate and was thinking of going to work in 3 weeks but wondering how bad is the is the incontinence....
Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?
My husband (71, active) was diagnosed June 16, Gleason 8, PSA 8, 9/18 positive cores, four 4+4. PSMA PET is clear. He is scheduled to...
Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months
Hello allFirst post allJuly 8th I had RP surgery at University of Chicago hospital.As weeks/months go bye and NO improvement in leakage I’m starting to...
What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?
What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery I am 62 years old in otherwise above average health. Of 13 core biopsy samples six were...
Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?
I am looking into RP using robotic surgeryWant to get an idea of Where is the best place to go and best surgeon.And if anyone...
Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?
How come most doctors I talk to recommend RP removal instead of radiation? I ve seen good and bad about radiation. I m low risk...
How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?
How much different or worse is the recovery after the surgery compared to the biopsy? My surgery is next month and I just trying to...
Anyone been given Tadalafil after prostate cancer surgery?
RP surgery 2 weeks ago. Age 67. Today I picked up an Rz for Tadalafil, which apparently is primarily for ED or enlarged prostate. Obviously,...
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,...
How many here developed an inguinal hernia after Prostate surgery?
My wife was tyrannical making sure I did not overexert for my first 6 weeks post op and even then I was very careful not...
Prostate Cancer: What treatments did you choose after surgery?
I had robotic prostate surgery September 2018 at Mayo clinic Rochester MN. My PSA was 12.9 and Gleason 8. I had 2 positive lymph nodes...
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