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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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 2, 2019
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 24, 2023
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 10:28am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 7 10:53am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 13, 2022
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2022
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13, 2024
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
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 10, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 24, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2, 2024
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 11 8:09am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 11:12am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 11 7:06am
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
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 ,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29 8:12pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 3 5:34pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 31 6:52pm
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 hours ago