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@daddystressed I had a prostatectomy 16 years ago and was not incontinent at all. 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542269/

Discussion: Confused and sad

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Posted: Apr 3 6:54pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258854/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

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Posted: Mar 15, 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?

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Posted: Dec 4, 2025

@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)?

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Posted: Feb 28 12:24pm

You are probably a candidate for active surveillance or if you want to be more pro-active,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506197/

Discussion: I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy

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Posted: Feb 15 8:08am

I have been catheterized a few times, it wasn't as big a deal as I expected....

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Discussion: Anybody here ever refuse to be catheterized through their urethra?

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Posted: Jan 27 4:34pm

@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"?

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Posted: Dec 15, 2024

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?

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Posted: Feb 2 3:39pm

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

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Discussion: Make me smile

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Posted: May 28, 2025

Beachcomber20, I'm now 9 months after HDR Brachytherapy & SBRT (5 sessions) and feeling very nearly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185566/

Discussion: Has anyone had HDR Brachytherapy for locally advanced Prostate cancer

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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?

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Posted: Feb 21 12:45pm

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

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

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Posted: Mar 15 10:58am

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

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Posted: Mar 19, 2024

@charlesprestridge It was PCRI videos that convinced me to choose radiation, but it was a PCRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479636/

Discussion: Dr. Bert Vorstman skeptical of any PC treatment. What do you think?

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Posted: Jan 11 11:53am

@oldgreenpaint What you experienced is known - with the higher dose per fraction of SBRT, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504386/

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

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Posted: Feb 12 7:33pm

@thmssllvn My brother had five sessions of SBRT on his prostate when he was 77. He’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494150/

Discussion: Getting PSA results with impossible fluctuation: What's up?

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Posted: Jan 30 11:11am

Welcome, @barslo. You may be interested in these discussions where members are talking about the sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040170/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

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Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I am 73 with PSA between 9.5 and 10.5 the last three tests. Biopsy in January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486475/

Discussion: Was on active surveillance, now gleason 3+4: Any advice?

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Posted: Jan 19 11:12am

I had TURP surgery after my cancer diagnosis but before radiation. The cancer was actually pressing...

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Discussion: TURP procedure for prostate

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Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Outstanding post! I’m currently undergoing pelvic floor therapy and you echoed everything my PT told me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128967/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

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Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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