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What was your PSA at 3 and 6 months after surgery?
I had my prostate out October 3rd. My three month PSA text came back at .06. Good, but not zero. I realize anything under .1...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 15 8:17am
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Gleason 8 - Surgery scheduled in early Sept - timing ok?
My husband (71, active) was diagnosed June 16, Gleason 8, PSA 8, 9/18 positive cores, four 4+4. PSMA PET is clear. He is scheduled to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13, 2023
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Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months
Hello allFirst post allJuly 8th I had RP surgery at University of Chicago hospital.As weeks/months go bye and NO improvement in leakage I’m starting to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 24 8:08am
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What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?
What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery I am 62 years old in otherwise above average health. Of 13 core biopsy samples six were...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 24, 2023
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Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?
I am looking into RP using robotic surgeryWant to get an idea of Where is the best place to go and best surgeon.And if anyone...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 7, 2024
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Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?
How come most doctors I talk to recommend RP removal instead of radiation? I ve seen good and bad about radiation. I m low risk...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 31, 2024
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How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?
How much different or worse is the recovery after the surgery compared to the biopsy? My surgery is next month and I just trying to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 20, 2024
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Anyone been given Tadalafil after prostate cancer surgery?
RP surgery 2 weeks ago. Age 67. Today I picked up an Rz for Tadalafil, which apparently is primarily for ED or enlarged prostate. Obviously,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
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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,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13 6:18pm
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How many here developed an inguinal hernia after Prostate surgery?
My wife was tyrannical making sure I did not overexert for my first 6 weeks post op and even then I was very careful not...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago