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Book Recommendation
I am new to this group. Just diagnosed with prostate cancer and have consults coming up at end of month with medical oncologist, radiation oncologist,...
Hernia surgery after SBRT?
Finished Sbrt mridian Viewray Tx in September 2023. Have a small inguinal hernia that a surgeon told me didn’t need to be treated yet. But...
How long after radical prostatectomy did you see a rise in your PSA?
Hi all! I am 14 months post-postatectomy, and my PSA is on the rise again. I am seeing my oncologist next week, because my surgeon...
Prostatectomy scheduled at Mayo: more questions about what to expect
Will the Mayo Surgeon likely see me before the surgery, or just the Anesthesiologist?Will someone likely let me or my wife know generally how it...
PSA undetectable but testosterone remains negligible
Mostly good news from today's PSA test 7 months after the end of radiation. I'm age 68, Gleason 9, had RP in November 2024, 6-month...
Anyone have robotic prostate surgery done at a small hospital?
First, I am grateful for all the many insightful and kind-hearted responses here since I began posting following my diagnosis in April. I am 59...
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - A Review
OMG I just got kicked in the balls by a kangaroo. I haven't been I this much mental torture since one of my girls made...
RP yesterday at NYU Langone
Fellas: Just wanted to update you. 62 yrs ( my birthday today) G9. Don’t have pathology back yet. Surgeon said everything went well. Spent the...
Can Surgery Backup Radiation?
I have prostate cancer, am 60 and in good health. My father had it at age 65. In the past 18 months my PSA jumped...
First post RARP routine Physical
I had a follow up with my surgeon two weeks after my RARP. I had a brief meeting (hey my surgery didn't kill me) with...
Any info about Penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment?
As a response to one of my posts (which I seem to be unable to find now) someone suggested “penile rehabilitation”. There was a connection...
Option of RP with PND earlier
I am currently scheduled for RP with bi lateral node dissection March 2 at Mayo Rochester. I am struggling to feel good about that date...
Lymph nodes feel smaller post RARP: Anyone else notice this?
This weekend I moved wrong and pulled some of the muscles in my underarm. I went to massage that general area and I noticed that...
TAV after post surgery PSA test
My Urologist-Surgeon has ordered a PSA test to be completed 2 months after a robot assisted radical prostatectomy. I am currently 18 days post surgery....
PSA levels Post RP??
Hello, I am 90 days out from my RP and just had my first PSA lab results returned and they registered at 0.4. Ugh. Everything...
Focal Cryotherapy vs RARP
I'm diagnosed GG 2 and MRI and biopsy indicated that the cancer is located in one lesion near the prostate capsule. Being treated at a...
How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?
We are really confused with the whole process of asking for consultations. We waited 6 weeks to have consultations with oncology surgeon and now we...
Has anyone ever noticed suture material in the urine.
OK, I know this sounds weird and honestly, I’m a little embarrassed to ask, but I have to know. Has anyone else passed bits of...
Post RARP Erections sexual activity?
I'm a few weeks out from my RARP and the swelling and tenderness in my groin are gone. Yesterday I got a mild erection, not...
Prostate cancer and Cystitis Cystica and Glandularis
I've had Cystitis Cystica et Glandularis diagnosed 25 years ago. Had 2 TURPS and latest one last year found PC in the chips removed. Radiation...
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