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Brachytherapy vs Cyberknife opting out for surgery
Anyone can advise which is the best Brachytherapy or Cyberknife for localized PC? 3+4+7. Right now, opting out from surgery. Waiting for radiological oncology appt...
Anybody have hernia surgery while on Orgovyx?
I got off six months of Orgovyx on Oct 1. I had an incisional hernia repaired on 10/8. It was one one of the incisions...
Monitoring PSA post surgery with Gleason 9
49 yo, Gleason 9, surgery in 6 weeks. My PSA was around 1 for years and then in Jan ‘25 went to 4.3. Seems like...
Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?
A urologist my brother asked regarding my wondering about surgery vs radiation said that no one 76 years old should get the surgery. Does this...
Jansen clinical trial ADT & Erleada and surgery
I am 75 years old and a year ago my biopsy indicated that I had NM advanced aggressive Gleason score 9 prostate cancer and my...
Is anyone else oligometastatic with low PSA, post surgery?
I have a decision to make. Last PSA was 0.145, had a second PSMA PET that shows 2 small bone lesions, scapula and hip. 56...
Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery
I just got diagnosed with a Gleason 8 cancer and I am only 51. I think I will opt for surgery, but not 100% sure.I...
My Diary, day of surgery to post-op visit
9/16/2024 Had the surgery. Lasted 5 hours. Went into the OR at 2:30, out at 8. I did get to tell my going under dad...
PSA remains after treatment (surgery, Eligard and radiation)
Post prostatectomy 90days PSA 0.331 Started Eligard 30 days post PSA 0.059 39 salvage radiation 2 weeks post PSA 0.024 Is Eligard not working ?...
Experiences with prostate stimulation and orgasm: Surgery vs Radiaton?
New diagnosis prostate cancer Gleason 7 Group 2.Deciding surgery vs. radiation.Questions about whether any of you (gay or straight, although I suspect this is largely...
What supplies to stock up before prostate surgery?
I would like to share a list of the supplies I purchased ahead of my surgery which I found useful, and those that were not,...
Surgery? Radiation? Can I have an independent suggestion?
As a Canadian, I apologize in advance for my self-centered question. I have done all the preliminaries and now must make a choice. When asking...
Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?
I appreciate the support I've found here. I was diagnosed this summer and had surgery last week. It appears everything went as planned, and my...
Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy
Can anyone share their experience with this procedure? How much discomfort did you experience? Also, would appreciate any insights to Proton Beam Therapy for treating...
Prostatectomy or Not: My decision to have surgery was right for me
I was diagnosed with moderately aggressive PC January 2014. After exploring my options I decided to have a prostatectomy because i just wanted the cancer...
Effect of surgery wait times on post op pathology.
Hi, I am trying to gauge the effect of wait time from Biopsy to surgery on post operative pathology (compared to Biopsy findings) Would like...
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,...
Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)
Age 50, Gleason 7 (3+4), 6/12 cores, PSA 6.68, Decipher 0.56, PSMA negative for bone/lymph metastasis, RT not recommended (by surgeons and ROs) due to...
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...
Sex After Surgery: What can I expect?
For those who have had their prostate removed and able to get an erection... how has sex changed? I am schedule for surgery October 3rd....
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