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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

2. Can you tell me about the da Vinci® method of surgery for prostate cancer?

last reviewed: 12.09.2007

3. I am 60 and have an early prostate cancer. I have been offered a choice between surgery and radiotherapy. Is there any information about these how men feel after these treatments?

last reviewed: 11.07.2007

4. I am just recovering from a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. My surgeon has said something about 'margins not being clear' and the possible need for some 'mopping up radiotherapy'. Can you explain what he might be talking about?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

5. 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

6. 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

7. What is a TURP and can it be used to treat prostate cancer?

last reviewed: 02.08.2005

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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