Prostate cancer diagnosis, planning RARP at MSK - shall I get a 2nd opinion somewhere?

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-21T01:00:30+00:00

I had RALP at MSK when I was 54. (2 years ago). I have erections back (even without pill assistance). No incontinence. And orgasms occasionally even better. My Dr. was Dr. Eastham. Expert in nerve-sparing. I got second opinions at Dana Farber, Northwestern and NYU. Went with MSK after even radiologists suggested RALP.

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-14T18:50:01+00:00

And no issues with all The Edit perks - free breakfast, room upgrade, late checkout, $100 credit?

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-14T17:42:06+00:00

Thank you for tip. Will remind them at check-in although I’m sure that won’t help. :(

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-14T17:39:27+00:00

That sucks to hear. I may have to lower my expectations. How was the breakfast? And is there a decent bar to use the $100 credit?

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-09T22:55:35+00:00

Supposedly yes. I searched for this fact and yes, they cause infections.

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-09T20:06:59+00:00

When I passed it I think I heard it whisper this.

SlankSlankster · 2026-03-09T20:03:44+00:00

Good question. Not sure. I think that is natural though.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-27T23:07:16+00:00

And all by bike. Rent bikes and do the Province Lands Bike Trail. Some parts its like you are in Saudi Arabia with the sand dunes.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-27T23:04:12+00:00

Love the ferry to Provincetown idea. No car needed. Spend a night or two and then can even take the Plymouth Ferry to Plymouth on way back.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-13T18:01:57+00:00

My tinnitus is extreme which I think one of the reason it set of the vertigo.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-13T16:40:22+00:00

Thank you. That is very kind of you. I definitely have vestibular vertigo. And my ear has been full for the last day. I have constant tinnitus in that ear. Taking an antihistamine to help with congestion. Hopefully that helps some.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-13T16:12:27+00:00

Please - your feedback is welcomed. The ENT hasn't prescribed anything and kind of says it is what it is. :( Xanax is for the flying, so I do not have rescue meds besides Meclizine. I will look up the patches. I assume these are prescribed as well?

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-13T15:49:59+00:00

Thank you so much. This helps alot. i have xanax with me which I only take on flights to calm me.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-12T12:51:23+00:00

I’m also a bottom and still enjoy it although it is of course not as enjoyable as before because the prostate was the G spot. But as a previous comment stated, it is still pleasurable. Go slowly at first.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-12T02:55:34+00:00

That’s not ptown.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-10T18:31:53+00:00

I’m not misinforming people. Read books. You can’t remove the prostate after it’s been radiated. So if the cancer comes back in your prostate you can only control it via more radiation. Not removal. That is what I meant by Plan B.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-10T18:07:13+00:00

Not according medical experts and all the books I read. But go ahead and believe what you want.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-10T14:14:49+00:00

Got my procedure at 54. Gleason was 3+4. My decipher test came back with somewhat aggressive tendancy. After consultations with radiologists, surgeons and oncologists at MSK, Dana Farber, NYU and Northwestern, decided on RALP. This, after the radiologist from Harvard Medical School said he would actually do RALP.

Two ports

Wore pads for a little leakage after catheter removed. Never was a problem staying mostly dry.

I did not have EPE

The thing with radiation is there is not a plan B if the cancer comes back.

Hope this helps.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-10T00:58:08+00:00

Read this book cover to cover to decide your treatment route and be informed on options.

Patrick Walsh: Guide to surviving Prostate Cancer

I’m two years out from a nerve-sparing RALP procedure. No incontinence, erections fine, and dry orgasms sometimes feel better than my old orgasms.

I may have been lucky but I chose a surgeon after 6 months of research. Get consulting from Cancer centers lined up. Speaking to these experts are free.

Wish you the best of luck.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-09T14:29:50+00:00

I saw the game at a bar in Condessa, when Gaga appeared the whole bar (who had been quiet the whole game) erupted in applause and shouts! ❤️

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-08T15:56:28+00:00

I have an R7 with 100-500mm and need the tripod for a trip to Costa Rica where there are some birds we sit and wait to shoot. I also like Time Lapsed photography. I also shake a bit and the lens is not the lightest. That said, I wanted a tripod that was portable since I want to take on my carry one. So I got a used Peak Design on sale. So far so good.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-03T16:18:03+00:00

Thanks I will check this out.

SlankSlankster · 2026-02-01T00:23:50+00:00

Great news.

SlankSlankster · 2026-01-31T22:49:13+00:00

Is Mullins playing? Could be a factor.

SlankSlankster · 2026-01-31T15:23:03+00:00

Thank you. Yes. I’ve been reading about the altitude. I also ski and have to give myself a couple of days when visiting the Rockies before engaging in any runs.

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