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Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy
I was recently diagnosed with mid grade prostate cancer (Gleason 4+3). I was given option of either Proton Beam+Hormone treatment or nerve sparing prostatectomy. I’m...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 31 11:43am
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Acceptance of Prostate Cancer and its side effects
These discussions are mostly devoted to the nuts and bolts of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and rightly so. Those discussions are immensely helpful to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 3 9:23pm
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Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?
Hello. Just wondering if anyone has a long-ish term experience with either the sling or AUS. I had a partial nerve sparing prostatectomy in 2018....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13 5:41pm
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Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation
Hello, I suppose I'm exactly sure where to start this. I'm already a cancer survivor from 9 years ago, only to find out I now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 4 days ago
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How do you deal with your friends' ignorance about your condition?
I have been open and frank with my golf and pickleball buddies about my incontinence after my RALP of several months ago. They have come...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 30 11:38pm
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Suggestions For Post-Op Success?
Without repeating my profile of what I've posted before, I'm 54 and stage 1 but with a very high decipher that moves me from active...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 2 12:15pm
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Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP
Hello there, in the span of a week I have had a biopsy with positive PC results and scheduling of surgery 8 days from now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 14 3:12pm
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Post treatment update #3
Exactly 1 year since 45mg Lupron hormone therapy injection that was followed by 20 radiation sessions. 90 day post treatment PSA test showed no cancer...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 23 1:14pm
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Prostate Treatment At The World's Greatest Clinic . . .
I had a prostatectomy at the Mayo Clinic on February 26, 2024. I came to the Mayo Clinic after seeking medical help from our local...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 hours ago
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Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1 12:21pm