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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...
Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?
I think this may be a topic that the newly diagnosed may find useful. The differences are often subtle which makes the decision even more...
Radiation vs surgery: What criteria did you use to choose?
Just starting. 4+3=7 grade 3. 71yr old hiker in good shape. Triple bypass last year. Both radiation and surgery have a 85% curate rate for...
Choice between radiation or surgery: thoughts on what I should do?
48 years old , So How screwed am I. Dr. gave me two options radiation pellets or a Prostatectomy. Pet scan is next week. right...
Concerns about prostate cancer surgery while having heart conditions
Husband is 76. history of cardiac arrest, defibrillator, mechanical mitral valve at age 53. PC diagnosed 6 yrs ago and on active surveillance. now Gleason...
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...
Blood clots in urine and burning 4 months after surgery + radiation
Blood clots in urine months after prostate surgery and radiation?
Back Pain while taking Cialis after Prostate Cancer Surgery
Diagnosed on 3/28/2022, multiple Gleason 4+3’s. Had RALP on 8/23, all margins clear, catheter out on 9/1. Began Cialis 20 mg on 9/1. Took 20...
Do you know when you are leaking urine post surgery?
Hey guys, Hope everyone is doing well today. I want to know if you can feel the urge prior to or during urinary leakage post...
Should I do penile injections after surgery to help restore erections?
I've read that injections after surgery can help restore naturalerections , Any advise or experience with this would be helpful
Long-term radiation side effects post surgery: Any experiences or data
Is anyone aware of any data involving long term side effects (10+ years after radiation treatment) of post Radical Proctectomy radiation (Proton or Photon) to...
Had prostate surgery on Jan 8th 2024 started hormone treatment lupron
So I was diagnosed a week before Christmas last year, surgery to remove my prostate was Jan 8th felt rushed to have it done, luckily...
How quickly should I have radical surgery after my PSMA scan
I had my PSMA scan today which showed no spread. My urologist is suggesting I get the surgery which I want asap but as you...
PSA rise 1.5 yrs post Salvage radiation & 4 yrs post surgery: Why?
I have a question for my brothers . I am 4 years out from the Operation( at 4.5 PSA ) and 1.5 years out from...
Does age influence choice of radiation + ADT over srugery?
Age 77, cribriform 4+3 Gleason score, grade 4, PSA 4.3, Pet Scan no spread, Genetic Test, low risk. 16 core biopsy 4 positive. Would prefer...
Recent surgeries made my dad unfit for next treatment. Anyone else?
Hi everyone. My 61 year old dad has stage 4 mCRPC he completed docetaxel in May with partial response. No genetic testing as of yet...
Trouble with vacuum pumps
Despite surgery and radiation and now one more hormone shot , I bought a vacuum pump 2 months ago, I’m totally frustrated with it ,...
ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?
In 2015 at 55 I had an RP with radiation. Never leaked. 2019 developed a stricture and urologist tried to balloon with cath but, it...
leakage after catheter removal
My husband had his surgery on 2/28 /2024 and catheter removal on 3/10. He went to a pelvic floor therapist prior to his surgery and...
Did you tell your parent(s) about your diagnosis?
My surgery is scheduled and I am prepared. I have not told my mother that's in her mid 90s that I have Prostate Cancer or...