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Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?
I am just under 2 weeks from robotic surgery and wondering if those who've gone through it have any suggestions for making life easier around...
What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?
I watched quite a few videos from patients, regarding the prostate biopsy - which were a great help in knowing what to expect. It made...
The right time to start radiation post RP with an increasing PSA?
I'm 57 years old and had a Robotic Radical Prostatectomy on 12/1/2022. Since then I've been diligent in my post operation blood work and PSA...
Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation
After robotic RP in April 2019 PSA pre op 7.5 Gleason (4+5) pT3a evidence of perineural invasion , clear margins no additional treatment after RP...
Looking for Recommendations for a Urologist Second Opinion
I was recently diagnosed with Gleason 4+3=7 prostate cancer, with "potential" extracapsular extension (ECE) with a PSA of approximately 3 and I'm 63 years of...
Dr said Good news Bad news
Very quick history, 2009 October PSA 9 two biopsy's no cancer. 2009 December PSA 20. Biopsy Gleason 6 2010 January robotic surgery, upgrade to Gleason...
Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer
Hello, New to this group, new to this subject. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 63. Had a 12 core biopsy, five...
Did my Cancer get worse on my latest biopsy, or just more accurate?
After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...
Large fluid retention after RARP
I had robotic radical prostatectomy on 3/31/26 at Mass General Brigham (partner of Dana Farber) by a world-renowned surgeon. (I am 67, overall good health,...
Leaking now thirteen years later
I haven’t been on a forum since approximately 2013 when I elected to have a robotic prostectomy at The University of Pennsylvania with one of...
Obturator nerve damage post prostatectomy?
I had my robotic assisted prostatectomy this past March. I'm fortunate in that everything went well; am fully continent, ED not terrible (I'm 72 years...
Surgery or SBRT PSA 4.4; T1c.
Hello, I am a 65 Year old male, ALL 12 sections biopsy positive. 11 sections Gleason 6, 1 Gleason 7 (3 + 4). Clinical state...
Cystectomy yes or no?
I am a 63 year old male who had a radical robotic prostatectomy in the fall of 2017, did the radiation in early 2018. Everything...
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...
Post-operative pain: Anyone have pain 8 weeks+ after surgery?
My name is Brad. I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in August of 2025. The doctors initially wanted...
Healing process following a urinary sling and penile implant
(Non-Mayo Clinic surgery> Two weeks ago I had a urinary sling and penile implant inserted post three-year robotic prostatectomy. While my surgeon assures me all...
How to find a good surgeon for radical prostatectomy
Every article I have read suggests that outcomes post RP are primarily dependent on skill of surgeon over type of RP (laparoscopic, robotic, open). How...
Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?
Looking for positive feedback. I am 59yr AA male, diagnosed with prostate cancer. My PSA has been 4.86 to 5.46 over the last 6 mths....
Advice for further treatment
I’m sorry if I’m submitting this again. Internet interruption. So, I’ll try again. I would like your advice on further treatment. History Robotic assisted radical...
Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation
Hello, I suppose I'm exactly sure where to start this. I'm already a cancer survivor from 9 years ago, only to find out I now...
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