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Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?
My husband has Gleason 7 (4+3) PCA with regional lymphadenopathy. Bone scan, CT negative. Current plan is radical prostatectomy. When originally asked surgeon about PET...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 26, 2022
Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?
Radical removal surgery is scheduled , whats the first week recovering, after going to be like?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 19, 2023
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 7:21am
Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?
Tomorrow I will have an appointment with a surgeon for possible robotic surgery (prostatectomy).59yrs oldGleason score 3+4=7One positive core 1.6cmAcinar adenocarcinomaPSA 6/12/23= 4.24PSA 12/12/23=5.13BPH on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 3, 2024
No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy
I chose not to do the Davinci radical prostatectomy surgery but instead went with a well known urologist that insisted tactile was important during a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 4 11:15am
Yearsafter radical prostatectomy: How to get and maintain an erection?
I was a widow before my prostatectomy.I haven’t pursued a romantic relationship since my surgery.I would like to communicate with a guy who like myself...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 18 8:06am
Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: Recommendations of where
Need recommendations for Dallas area Robotic surgery. I have prostate cancer gleason 8. I am also 75 years old.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 5, 2023
How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at 57. Gleason score of 7 (3+4), PSA of 6.35 (almost doubled in 2 years). I've been diligent...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 22, 2024
Tiredness after radical prostatectomy
Curious if anyone has experience with tiredness after having a radical prostatectomy. I am about 3 months out from a RP and have my first...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 29, 2023
Kegals forever?
I'm at 16 months since my RARP and overall I'm doing great. My only real struggle has been ongoing incontinence. Quite minor to be sure...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 3, 2024
Best Kegel App?
Inquiring for my husband (71, G8, PSMA PET clean, surgery scheduled 9/7). Has been doing his kegels religiously, but would like an app to keep...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 7, 2024
Torn gluteus muscles after robotic Prostate removal
I had an MRI done on my hips after living with incredible pain after robotic surgery. It showed torn Gluteus muscular in both hips. Has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2022
PET results: Will spread change the treatment plan?
I am scheduled for RARP at the end of Dec in about a month. Just did the PET scan and and found out it has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 4, 2024
Testicular pain about prostatectomy: Any advice?
Gentlemen,I had a robotic prostatectomy four weeks ago. One week ago I began to have significant testicular pain. Odd, since I did not experience this...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 28 6:26am
Just got my PSMA scan
Just got back from my PSMA scan. The procedure wasn't as bad as a normal MRI. I don't know anything yet because my urologist has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 11 7:06pm
Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?
Hi to all,I am considering the 5 treatment proton therapy for my prostate cancer. It's that or surgery for me. I am in the anxiety...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 9, 2023
Bilateral Nerve Pain Following Prostatectomy
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. Biopsy advised one agressive cancer and 2 not as agressive. Had a prostatectomy. Woke up from...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11, 2022
Casodex: ADT Side Effects and Cardiac Issues?
I had RP Da Vinci Robotic surgery in Nov.2020 I was put on Casodex and in Feb.2021 I had aortic valve replacement surgery.Some how I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
Chronic diarrhea after treatment: What helps?
Not a pleasant topic but after prostate surgery and starting my fifth week of radiation I’ve had 3-4 bouts with diarrhea every night. Imodium not...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 20 9:05am
Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?
I had radical prostatectomy surgery back in the summer of 2011 and have recently experienced rising PSA levels. My PSA levels were never completely undetectable...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 31 1:55pm