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If you are talking about possible emergencies that may arise - such as urinary retention, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368500/

Discussion: Is there a need to stay close to the clinic during radiation treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

My doctor limited me to one cup of tea per day at first when my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327092/

Discussion: Incontinence and coffee

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

Thank you for the time you took to explain in detail. So far I’m also leaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130781/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Oh, add carbonated drinks (pop, beer, etc) to the list of things that can irritate the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070270/

Discussion: Constant need to urinate with radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

I had 39 radiation treatments when my cancer came back after 7 years of being cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969341/

Discussion: After radiation: Any advice on next steps, what to expect next 12 mos?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

My testosterone is back to 370. Has not helped with ED. I see a pelvic therapist;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716851/

Discussion: How long do Lupron side effects last after treatment concludes?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

No cribriform. Localized to prostate. My main concern is urinary long-term problems. I guess he thinks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312997/

Discussion: Looking for info on HDR Brachytherapy to ask Radiation Oncologist

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

Look, you’ve had a lot of radiation and everything you are experiencing is directly from that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263970/

Discussion: Urge to urinate & pain and burning due to radiation: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

This is not real common, but it does occur with a percentage of people. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452999/

Discussion: Radiation Cystitis: How long does it take for the burning to go away?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

@mario326 here is what chatgpt answered when I asked it your question: Yes, side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190702/

Discussion: Can radiationi side effects come in "waves"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

@toolbelt My RO didn’t review with me the treatment plan, so whether or not the beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532909/

Discussion: SBRT Side Effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I had Salvage radiation at 66. I had it in the morning and went to work...

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Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

So sorry for your pain, North…nothin’ worse. What usually makes me deliriously giddy is going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314640/

Discussion: Make me smile

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

I’m currently on BCR watch after prostate surgery last September. If and when I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496609/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 3:39pm

I forgot to comment on radiation issues. Others have given you some really great ideas. Proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511271/

Discussion: What is treatment for Gleason Score 8 at 80 years old in good health?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 12:45pm

I had 38 fractions of IG/IMRT after an RP and BCR. I never had any urinary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036658/

Discussion: Radiation side effects after prostate removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

@ambika My brother also was treated by Mack Roach. I know quite a few other people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527409/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:58am

I realize that after knee replacement surgery, he is still doing physical therapy exercises to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523911/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:57am

@bgm1157 The hyperbaric oxygen therapy was definitely on the table back in 2023 when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519711/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 4:15pm

@daveinflorida I only had 1 day of adverse side-effects during my 28 sessions of proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516563/

Discussion: Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 12:24pm

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