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CANCER TYPE > PROSTATE > TREATMENT FOR ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER > SURGERYQ&As on this topic
1. I am going to have a prostatectomy for prostate cancer. How important are pelvic floor exercises after this type of operation?
last reviewed: 04.07.2007
3. I have prostate cancer and have seen a surgeon to discuss the possibility of a radical prostatectomy. He has suggested several months of tablet treatment first. Is this right? Shouldn't he just get on with the operation?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
4. I had radiotherapy for prostate cancer two years ago. The cancer has come back in the prostate area. Why have I been told I can't now have surgery (a prostatectomy)?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
5. What is a TURP and can it be used to treat prostate cancer?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
6. I am going to have a radical prostatectomy. My surgeon mentioned 'nerve sparing'. He did explain this but I got confused, can you help?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
7. I am going to have a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. My PSA level is raised. Will it go back to normal after the operation? If it does, does this mean I am cured?
last reviewed: 02.08.2005
8. I had an abdominal operation to remove cancer last year. My surgeon is now saying that I have adhesions. What does this mean?
last reviewed: 11.12.2007
9. What is laparoscopic prostatectomy?
last reviewed: 12.09.2007
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