What to expect after a radical prostatectomy/brachytherapy
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Sister Denise Maarschalk, a nurse with a specialty in urology, sits down with host Zoya Mabuto-Mokoditoa and explains what patients can expect after undergoing radical prostatectomy or brachytherapy, two of the most common treatments for prostate cancer.
From the immediate post-surgery recovery process to long-term follow-up care, she offers expert guidance on emotional support and what realistic recovery looks like.
From the immediate post-surgery recovery process to long-term follow-up care, she offers expert guidance on emotional support and what realistic recovery looks like.
Chapters
- 00:04 Introduction to the conversation about prostate cancer treatment
- 05:52 Explaining radical prostatectomy and brachytherapy
- 12:20 Treatment approaches and robotic surgery
- 19:14 Comparing treatment options and decision factors
- 21:16 Post-procedure recovery after radical prostatectomy
- 27:47 Recovery after brachytherapy
- 33:24 Return to daily activities after treatment
- 37:40 Follow-up care and monitoring
- 45:36 Support systems and lifestyle adjustments
- 51:53 Final thoughts and reassurance
