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That was the most frustrating part of my treatment (spaceoar, SBRT, ADT). I was told to just continue living my normal life except no biking for six months and from a support group I learned sex would be difficult or impossible. Those are my two favorite "normal life" hobbies 😃 😃 😃
Several friends said that my lifetime of cycling may have caused my prostate cancer but most research doesn't seem to back that up.
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@scottbeammeup I don’t believe there is any evidence that cycling increases cancer risks. It does cause a transient elevation of PSA confusing the interpretation of an elevated result. For that matter, recent sexual activity with ejaculation also can elevate the PSA, but unrelated to cancer risks
My RO said I could resume cycling a month after completing SBRT as long as it was not causing me discomfort. I have a gel cushion seat and wear a cushioned cycling bib when I ride.
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@scottbeammeup Yes, I find biking difficult because of chronic diarrhea following radiation and with ongoing ADT. I can't be very far from a bathroom at any time, especially mornings. I'm one of Walmart's best Imodium customers. I didn't have any instruction otherwise about cycling. I miss sex, too, but Trimix injections caused painful erections, defeating the purpose. I may try Bimix.