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Who prescribes ADT?
I’m working with Cleveland clinic and went to Mayo Jax last week to start the 2nd opinion process. I’m working on getting all my scans...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 25, 2025
Neuropathy following Robotic Prostatectomy
I’m 64. Had my robotic prostatectomy in November of 24. Several months after the surgery I developed severe pain in my penis. Mainly in the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2 3:18pm
Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake
It has been a month since I had robotic surgery . I still have leaking issue. It gets worst if I drink too much water.Anyone...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29 1:22pm
Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence?
I read somewhere where some guys have gone to therapy to prepare for post surgical continence issues with kegel exercises etc.My surgery will be in...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 30 7:50am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 22, 2025
Failed Barrigel injection and insertion of only 3 of 4 carbon markers
I had a procedure earlier this week in preparation for upcoming 20 sessions of photon beam therapy to (i) insert Barrigel between my prostate and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 14 8:56am
MA-RARP (Modified Anterior Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy)
Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 3/12/2026. I have intermediate grade prostate cancer, PSA= 12.9, stage T3a, Gleason Score 3+4=7, Extracapsular Extension...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 20 7:01am
when and where for hip replacement
It's complicated. The orthopedic surgeon said I needed it 3 years ago. It will be tricky, because he has to yank out 20 year-old hardware...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 24, 2025
Prostatectomy last Monday and my first week experiences
First, thank you to all of the contributors in Mayo Connect. I have been reading every day in preparation for my surgery. Had RARP on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 22, 2025
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,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 27, 2023
Waiting for hernia surgery post prostatectomy
After prostatectomy I got a nonpainful large and enlarging hernia next to surgery site. I also have a lower right quadrant hernia that causes irritating...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 17 9:20am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 7, 2024
Anyone have any experience with NYU Langone?
I am currently considering prostate surgery at NYU Langone and would greatly appreciate hearing about anyone’s personal experiences with both the surgical team and the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 18 7:15am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 14, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 3, 2025
New Oncologist recommendation vs. prostectomy
Hello All, Gleason 7 (3-4) in two tumors with cribriform and PNI and Gleason 6 in two tumors. Decipher .72. Age 63. Condition described as:...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2025
Anyone dealing with concurrent prostrate and kidney cancer (RCC)?
My husband was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer Grade 2, he was given two options either radiation or surgery, pending his CT scan. He just...
Support Group: Kidney Cancer
Last active: Apr 20, 2025
Possible Extracapsular Extension - How much influence on treatment(s)?
60 years old2022 - PSA increased from 2 or below to 2.82023 and 2024 - PSA remained 2.5-2.82025 - Annual Physical PSA = 4.0-Urologist visit...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 21 7:26am