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My husband’s surgeon said that if you talk to a surgeon they will always tell you...
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Definitely, you can choose your surgeon. Just as important as picking a center of excellence, you...
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Quandry on my chosen pathway
I was diagnosed with PC late Dec .2025 at Mayo, MN. 1 smaller lesion, PSMA shows no spread. I decided I would do radiation SBRT...
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Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)
Age 50, Gleason 7 (3+4), 6/12 cores, PSA 6.68, Decipher 0.56, PSMA negative for bone/lymph metastasis, RT not recommended (by surgeons and ROs) due to...
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After the initial six week healing process, you can do anything you want. Your surgeon will...
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@chuckb Thank you. Very good information to discuss with surgeon. He has indicated the ECE during...
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Neuropathy following Robotic Prostatectomy
I’m 64. Had my robotic prostatectomy in November of 24. Several months after the surgery I developed severe pain in my penis. Mainly in the...
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Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious
62yrs G9 no spread. Hoping I made the right decision to have radical surgery. I got diagnosed in mid January and felt I needed to...
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Post Prostatectomy Two Week Progress
PART 1First of all, I'd like to convey my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of you on this forum for helping me come to...
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Healing process following a urinary sling and penile implant
(Non-Mayo Clinic surgery> Two weeks ago I had a urinary sling and penile implant inserted post three-year robotic prostatectomy. While my surgeon assures me all...
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Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence
I read somewhere where some guys have gone to therapy to prepare for post surgical continence issues with kegel exercises etc. My surgery will be...
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Prostatectomy last Monday and my first week experiences
First, thank you to all of the contributors in Mayo Connect. I have been reading every day in preparation for my surgery. Had RARP on...
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when and where for hip replacement
It's complicated. The orthopedic surgeon said I needed it 3 years ago. It will be tricky, because he has to yank out 20 year-old hardware...
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Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?
My husband is at the decision stage between hormone therapy and radiation or surgery. Localized tumor based on PSMA PET, Gleason score 9(4+5) PSA 9.2,...
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