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Bens1 did his research... everyone should do the same. Speak with multiple Drs and Patients. Most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828865/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

@christophers Does surgery result in urine leakage...? Answer, it can. Then again, when my catheter came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536329/

Discussion: Robotic nerve saving surgery for prostate removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 7:24am

This is after the medical community has said that the CT scan and bone scan should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238960/

Discussion: Any experiences with Provenge immunotherapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Try to get referred to a urologist for an artificial urinary sphincter. That's what I'm being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198858/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I've been studying in my spare time all week to prepare to make a case to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459687/

Discussion: ADT: How long until I can expect the hot flushes to kick in?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

What kind of EBRT? I had 20 sessions of SBRT in 2022. I just ate my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230930/

Discussion: Beginning EBRT next week. Do I need to follow a low-fiber diet?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

@neilmartin I did the five proton sbrt. Space Oar inserted. I have had no bowel issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518321/

Discussion: After radiation: Anyone have a small amount of bleeding from rectum?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 7:05am

@vancouverislandhiker Vitamins have an odor. Nothing else in your urinary systems has changed. I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431289/

Discussion: Do you smell different to people post RARP and Cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

This paper indicated that stents are commonly used to treat urinary tract blockages —> https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.learning-about-ureteral-stents.abs2493#:~:text=expect%20after%20removal?-,What%20is%20a%20ureteral%20stent?,to%20have%20the%20stent%20replaced.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455663/

Discussion: Can stents help to relieve urinary tract blockage with catheter use?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

Thanks for sharing. Given that, I plan to use neoprene or whatever my urologists give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342503/

Discussion: How to deal with catheter while recovering after prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

Doc says ADT for 24 months, and then see where we are at then. Might start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206079/

Discussion: Have to share this: Dealing with the emotional side of ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

Cute joke (or not?😵‍💫) for many… Previously posted joke by @sicernon3: (((I have a question. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138196/

Discussion: Prostate cancer humor?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

I would highly recommend getting the rectal gel spacer before starting external beam radiation treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416031/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

cheriekhan, one advantage of the MRI guided radiation is less damage to urinary and sexual function....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070622/

Discussion: Second opinion for husband's stage 4A prostate cancer? And update

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

In my case, back in October 2023, at 68 y/o, I faced a Gleason 7 (4+3)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487300/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:28am

@daughterwwiivet My dad was paralyzed and I stopped using Foleys because of the bladder cancer risk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764013/

Discussion: How often does a Foley catheter need to be changed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

@tj1967 @jc76 Just finished Proton Therapy in 5 sessions on Friday. I chose Proton Therapy because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402906/

Discussion: Length of incontinence after radiation treatments for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

I had Tulsa Pro at the Mayo in Jacksonville on Dec 10, 2025. Great choice. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541262/

Discussion: Going for Tulsa Pro

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Are you referring to the TURP? Yes, it can reduce the size of the prostate a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264244/

Discussion: Surgery advice for enlarged prostate (BPH)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Yes, and the dehydration is counter productive, because it causes the urinary tract to become even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083979/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

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