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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...
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Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?
Advance apologies for the length of this post. I believe I am at a crossroads in my PCa journey and am soliciting opinions on how...
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Holistic vs surgery, radiation or chemotherapy
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...
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Ultrasound after surgery
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...
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Rising PSA post RARP + new pet scan results
I’m new here and I have greatly appreciated everyone’s input. My husband’s PSA has been rapidly rising since his RARP in early June. We knew...
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Are Kegels Worthwhile?
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...
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Single port vs. Multi-port DaVinci Robot for RARP
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...
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Nerve sparing and continence.
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...
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What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?
Tomorrow we have zoom call with radiation oncologist that was recommended to us by prostate surgeon. Our meeting with surgeon was somewhat confusing since we...
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Biopsy 1 carcinoma found.
I’m very new but concerned. I’m 72 years old. I had a biopsy and 1 cancer was found. Gleason was 7, 3+4. I’m seeing my...
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Thanks for sharing that. My urologist refered me to a radiation oncologist and a surgeon. One...
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I had Erleada and lupron and there were tolerable side effects but manageable That is more...
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Jim, BOTH in one procedure? Wow, that seems like a very complicated surgery. You sound pleased...
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My situation was very similar to yours. Was 3+4 pre surgery, 4+5 after. Surgeon believes he...
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