Thank you Island Time and Mumbo. I am past changing my mind. It's been nearly 9 months since my diagnosis; much time to research, talk, think, pray about my decision. I was given three options -...
After much research on my own (reading Dr. Patrick Walsh's book "Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer - 550 pgs, reading all I can from Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, John's Hopkins on the internet,...
My surgeon expressed no doubts that he would have problems doing it. He did say that if it became to difficult to do it robotically he would switch to open surgery, but wouldn't expect that he would...
My RALP surgery is schedule for a little less than 4 weeks away. I have been told that there are two complications that he is expecting. 1. My prostate is stuck to my rectum. He said that it will be...
I've been told that seeds radiation wouldn't work for me. Following the TURP, there isn't enough tissue left to do it....
I do have one, and will use it. Here is a list I've already compiled, from suggestions I have received from a prostate cancer Facebook group I'm a member of: Neosporin - in case your penis gets...
My surgery is scheduled for 03/17/21. What items would you suggest I have at home to help with recovery/comfort/etc.? My doctor's office doesn't have a list of this information....
Thank you all for your comments and advise. I have been looking at various web sites, such as Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, and feel that I have learned much. I have a couple of...
I've had BPH for years. Finally, last December (12/04/2019) I had a Urolift done. It was totally unsuccessful. In June (06/15/2020) I had TURP surgery. When I went for my post-op visit with the...