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Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting
Online & Rochester, MN

Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting

Thu, Oct 10, 2024
12:00pm to 1:30pm CT

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Description

The Prostate Cancer Support Group is an in-person and virtual group for Mayo Clinic patients and their caregivers. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:30 pm CT.

Each month guest speakers from the Mayo Clinic oncology team provide education on specific topics related to prostate cancer. Following the presentation and Q & A time, members share information and experiences.

In-person space is limited, but all are welcome to participate via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://mc-meet.zoom.us/j/99555673337?pwd=RXoyN3c1MlIxak1zRHRoUWtia0ROdz09

Location

Online & In Person
Medical Sciences Mann Hall
300 3rd Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
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Contact

Richard Vetter, Ph.D.
Richard Vetter, Ph.D.
Email: rvetter@mayo.edu
Phone: (507) 281-3917
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flyd | @flyd | Oct 4, 2024

I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My sig colon is fine now.(my prostate cancer is gone,PSA is.2) after the 3rd I had a sys scope for urethra blockage. WS told my bladder was clear no cancer, but was loaded with scar tissues in urethra. Within 2weeks of scope, I started urinating blood heavily for 2 weeks, it subsided and I started with a minor leaking. I started wearing depend guards, the leaking has increased. I am now told I have 2 bulbous strictures in urethra that require 2 separate operations 6 months apart.
I will appreciate any comments, suggestions or alternatives for my conditions.
Flyd

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budisnothome | @budisnothome | Oct 7, 2024
In reply to @flyd "I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My..." + (show)
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I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My sig colon is fine now.(my prostate cancer is gone,PSA is.2) after the 3rd I had a sys scope for urethra blockage. WS told my bladder was clear no cancer, but was loaded with scar tissues in urethra. Within 2weeks of scope, I started urinating blood heavily for 2 weeks, it subsided and I started with a minor leaking. I started wearing depend guards, the leaking has increased. I am now told I have 2 bulbous strictures in urethra that require 2 separate operations 6 months apart.
I will appreciate any comments, suggestions or alternatives for my conditions.
Flyd

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flyd. You could start a new discussion under the prostate support group heading not this one under events. I have had it all and know what you are going thru. Are you in Minnesota? I eventually got the ams 800. There are surgeons who specialize in radiation caused ptoblems.

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johnny8924 | @johnny8924 | Oct 7, 2024
In reply to @flyd "I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My..." + (show)
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I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My sig colon is fine now.(my prostate cancer is gone,PSA is.2) after the 3rd I had a sys scope for urethra blockage. WS told my bladder was clear no cancer, but was loaded with scar tissues in urethra. Within 2weeks of scope, I started urinating blood heavily for 2 weeks, it subsided and I started with a minor leaking. I started wearing depend guards, the leaking has increased. I am now told I have 2 bulbous strictures in urethra that require 2 separate operations 6 months apart.
I will appreciate any comments, suggestions or alternatives for my conditions.
Flyd

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How many sessions of radiation did you receive?
Thanks.

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flyd | @flyd | Oct 10, 2024
In reply to @budisnothome "flyd. You could start a new discussion under the prostate support group heading not this one..." + (show)
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flyd. You could start a new discussion under the prostate support group heading not this one under events. I have had it all and know what you are going thru. Are you in Minnesota? I eventually got the ams 800. There are surgeons who specialize in radiation caused ptoblems.

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Pardon my error, I thought this is the support group

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ray311f503 | @ray311f503 | Oct 11, 2024
In reply to @flyd "I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My..." + (show)
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I was over radiated, causing radiation proctitus. I've had 3 sig Flex with APC applications. My sig colon is fine now.(my prostate cancer is gone,PSA is.2) after the 3rd I had a sys scope for urethra blockage. WS told my bladder was clear no cancer, but was loaded with scar tissues in urethra. Within 2weeks of scope, I started urinating blood heavily for 2 weeks, it subsided and I started with a minor leaking. I started wearing depend guards, the leaking has increased. I am now told I have 2 bulbous strictures in urethra that require 2 separate operations 6 months apart.
I will appreciate any comments, suggestions or alternatives for my conditions.
Flyd

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Sorry to hear about your experience, kind of scary for someone just starting treatments, I just got my 7th of 28 treatments to come, I just hope for the best. Did you get more than 48 treatments like most patients? Get better soon. Raymond.

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pbrowni25 | @pbrowni25 | Oct 12, 2024

I had my prostate removed in 2015. Since then I tracked my Pain in Fingers and feet. Knumbness in my feet and fingers. No one can pinpoint. T

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pbrowni25 | @pbrowni25 | Oct 12, 2024

I had my prostate removed in 2015. Since then I tracked my Pain in Fingers and feet. Knumbness in my feet and fingers. No one can pinpoint. Tried al durgs GAP, LYRICA. Now on Cymbalta 60mg a day. Helps a little.
Anyone know where I can get a diagnosis in Pa. Montgomery county?
Thank you.

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ray311f503 | @ray311f503 | Oct 21, 2024
In reply to @ray311f503 "Sorry to hear about your experience, kind of scary for someone just starting treatments, I just..." + (show)
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Sorry to hear about your experience, kind of scary for someone just starting treatments, I just got my 7th of 28 treatments to come, I just hope for the best. Did you get more than 48 treatments like most patients? Get better soon. Raymond.

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This morning I did the 12th treatment, I need 28. So far so good, no side effects but thank God for diapers, when the urge comes it comes, when driving it is safer to have one on.

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flyd | @flyd | Oct 24, 2024
In reply to @ray311f503 "Sorry to hear about your experience, kind of scary for someone just starting treatments, I just..." + (show)
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Sorry to hear about your experience, kind of scary for someone just starting treatments, I just got my 7th of 28 treatments to come, I just hope for the best. Did you get more than 48 treatments like most patients? Get better soon. Raymond.

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I had 22 in November and December 2022. The proctitus appeared 4-5months after,as every thing I read about said it would appear if I would get it. There was never a mention of it as a side affect by 4 cancer doctors and 3 urologist

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