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Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10 6:24pm | Replies (648)
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@bobvan

Thanks for these encouraging words. I am very impressed with what I have heard about Mayo. Any side effects of note during or after treatment? Are you local in Phoenix or did you reside in a hotel or condo? Any recommendations for places to stay? Happy to chat if that is easier. Please private message me.

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vernonkent | @vernonkent | Feb 7, 2020

@gvanourek — I began Lupron shot Dec. 11 with some side effects, though tolerable. Mainly random “hot flashes” and of course, zero libido. Pencil beam radiation began 8 days ago. No side effects from the pencil beam radiation, at least so far. All this is better than risks of surgery at my age (a healthy 76) and it all will be worth it to be rid of the cancer. Everyone is different but so far my experience has been quite good. Can’t say enough good things about the people and treatment at Mayo. Happy to stay in touch if you have any other questions.

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