Robotic Prostatectomy | Cal Ripken Jr.'s Story
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Known as the Ironman, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. was diagnosed with prostate cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with the Brady Urological Institute, Mr. Ripken had a successful robotic radical prostatectomy to remove his tumor and is now deemed cancer free. Watch urologic surgeon Mohamad Allaf and Cal Ripken Jr. discuss his prostate cancer journey at Johns Hopkins and share his powerful message to men across the world. #ProstateCancer #CalRipkenJr #JohnsHopkins
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I recently was diagnosed with Prostate cancer, but because I had a PSA recently we caught in very early, and the doctors are very optimistic of a complete recovery. PSA’s save lives.
The progress of Medicine is AMAZING !
I had the same procedure with Dr. Allaf in February 20212. My younger brother died from prostate cancer, and he had top-notch treatment at UCLA. I am convinced that my local doctor (by selecting Johns Hopkins) and Dr. Allaf (for his knowledge, skill, and attentiveness) saved my life and gave me all these years of good health afterwards. .
Im a 72y0 man whose PSA went from 4 to 10 in 5 months. I had NO symptoms, gut caught it during routing annual physical. Had radical prostatectomy with da vinci robot in San Antonio Texas. Surgeon is Dr. Michael White. Nothing but good things to say about him and staff. In one day, out the next. 4 mo later PSA is 0.0
No problem with pain or issues with surgery. Incontinence which is side effect of surgery is improving incrementally and should be gone by 6 mo post op. Impotence is a non-issue, everything works great. I am the poster child for early detection. PLEASE get your blood work done annually and then do what you gotta do. I would be in MUCH more serious trouble if I hadn't .
Dr.Allaf is a lifesaver!
I had the procedure last week in Sacramento. I do not have cancer. Just enlarged (5”) prostate. 78 now. BTW I was born at John’s Hopkins in 1945..
Dr Allaf, thank you. I need to make an appointment to see you
Great video.
I wish my husband could see you guys... but we based in south Africa cape town.... he was just diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 /3 the last time he had a PSA it was on 2.6 .... but that was 8 months ago, he had his biopsy 3 weeks ago and got really sick where he NEEDED a blood transfusion. His having a scope from the back side done tomorrow . But thats all we know thus far.. his urologist has covid as we speak .
I wish you and your husband the best. God please bless this family and rid her husband of his prostate cancer.
Is surgery recommended for those patients that are in their mid fifties more often than those in their sixties. Also, does Johns Hopkins see retired military members?
For specific questions, we suggest calling Johns Hopkins Medicine at 855-695-4872. Please note, many of our offices are reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments as video visits; this will depend on visit type and currently, these are only available for existing patients. Please call the above number to learn more about what options may be available for your specific situation.
Side Affects?
The most common side affects are: Urinary incontinence (inability to control urine), and Erectile dysfunction (impotence). You can learn more here: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/robotic-prostatectomy
No more deodorant. Lemon water. Lime water.
Dr.Allaf is a lifesaver!