Surviving High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Journey Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:50:38 -0400 en-us © 2026 Surviving High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Journey yes 8896435b-d54f-5746-823a-d75c2e5ca729 Dimitri Simitopoulos episodic false This booklet details a personal journey through high-risk prostate cancer, beginning with the diagnosis and the decision to undergo robotic surgery using the da Vinci system rather than brachytherapy. The author recounts their preparation for the procedure, including pre-operative physiotherapy, and describes the emotions and physical sensations experienced during the surgery itself. Significant attention is given to the realities and challenges of post-surgery recovery, covering issues such as catheter use, pain management, and regaining bladder control through dedicated physiotherapy. The text also provides practical tips for patients, explains key medical terms like the Gleason score, and includes diagrams illustrating the surgical process and post-operative anatomy, concluding with insights on essential health checks and exercises beneficial for recovery.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dimitri Simitopoulos https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ujzqdcrmozk8ob2k1bc5bq0n0u92?.jpg Surviving High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Journey Surviving High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Journey Surviving High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Journey This podcast details a personal journey through high-risk prostate cancer, beginning with the diagnosis and the decision to undergo robotic surgery using the da Vinci system rather than brachytherapy. The author recounts their preparation for the procedure, including pre-operative physiotherapy, and describes the emotions and physical sensations experienced during the surgery itself. Significant attention is given to the realities and challenges of post-surgery recovery, covering issues such as catheter use, pain management, and regaining bladder control through dedicated physiotherapy. The text also provides practical tips for patients, explains key medical terms like the Gleason score, and includes diagrams illustrating the surgical process and post-operative anatomy, concluding with insights on essential health checks and exercises beneficial for recovery.

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]]> This podcast details a personal journey through high-risk prostate cancer, beginning with the diagnosis and the decision to undergo robotic surgery using the da Vinci system rather than brachytherapy. The author recounts their preparation for the procedure, including pre-operative physiotherapy, and describes the emotions and physical sensations experienced during the surgery itself. Significant attention is given to the realities and challenges of post-surgery recovery, covering issues such as catheter use, pain management, and regaining bladder control through dedicated physiotherapy. The text also provides practical tips for patients, explains key medical terms like the Gleason score, and includes diagrams illustrating the surgical process and post-operative anatomy, concluding with insights on essential health checks and exercises beneficial for recovery.

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