Prostate Cancer Support Group

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...

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...

How does one go about picking the best surgeon once the decision is made to travel out of state to Mayo - Rochester ? I...

Has anyone in this forum had negative (or positive) experiences at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic for RALP? I've interviewed several surgeons at multiple facilities so...

I've posted before, so some of you may already know the story, but I'm 54 and have had kidney cancer 9 years ago and now...

Finally met with my urologist today and got my biopsy results after three weeks. Out of 13 samples taken during the biopsy, two came back...

I had surgery on Monday and was told it was successful, including lymph nodes. But the surgeon has ordered an ultrasound. Has that happened to...

I just read the letter from the surgeon to my GP. I'm having "a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy". Does that mean it's not a robotic procedure?...

Has anyone had ablation treatment for their prostate cancer? I know nothing about it and was told that will be an option my surgeon will...

Hi all, I have a surgeon and a urologist, but no oncologist (yet?). So when does an oncologist get involved? When it's time for hormone...

I have a Gleason score of 3+3. PSA of 94 cores of twelve positive. Family history. Father hade prostate cancer and had seeds, lived till...

Has anyone had the fascia-sparing technique done as part of their prostate surgery? If so, what was your experience like? I believe it was developed...

I’ll see surgeon and radiologist next week to get their opinions on next step (recently diagnosed with prostate cancer that hasn’t metastasized). Has anyone tried...

At our RARP consult, I asked the well-respected surgeon if my husband should start doing Kegels. He said it couldn't hurt, but that most improvement...

How important is it to find a surgeon who has access to the newer single port DaVinci? Is it better to work with someone who...

If the surgeon says he might have to go after the nerves on ine side, I know that contributes to ED, but does it also...

My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 11. I'm 66, Gleason 4+3. PET scan indicates no spread. From your experiences, what can or should I do...

2016 scar removal from colon. Diagnosed with anal stenosis2023 PSA 14 and MRI lesion PIRADS 4Saw 2 Urologists in Vegas for transperineal biopsy first only...

My husband was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer Grade 2, he was given two options either radiation or surgery, pending his CT scan. He just...

I am 9 years post prostatectomy. Until 3 months ago, my annual PSA was always undetectable. Now it is 0.1 on 3 tests over 3...