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I had salvage radiation in 2013 . 39 treatments. My cancer came back again for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995832/

Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Thanks for your reply - your recovery back to running, etc seems to be a great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770888/

Discussion: Athletic impact of radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

My husband was a Gleason 4 +3. But with the metastases, I am not sure if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386095/

Discussion: Stopping Nubeqa and Orgovyx after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

A medical oncologist doesn’t specialize in any specific type of cancer. They cannot spend a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209811/

Discussion: Who should be part of my medical team?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

I miss coffee. I recently had some urinary retention and a UTI, so I've gone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911223/

Discussion: Fatigue after Eligard and proton Beam

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

@abinoone My statement should have read I have had the incontinence become worse in the six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464831/

Discussion: What side effects did you experience after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

Trimix was part of my recovery process following the RP. And you are spot on —...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451750/

Discussion: Recovery of testosterone and side effects after stopping ORGOVYX

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2025

I had 44 photon radiation treatments of pelvis and prostate. No urinary incontinence; mine instead has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403033/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

In addition to full bladder, “…a bowel that is free of stool and gas also reduces...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341418/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

They give Flomax to many people that have problems with peeing after surgery or radiation. Ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450178/

Discussion: Pain/burning on urination 4 weeks post catheter

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

I was prescribed Flomax by urology to try to combat urinary retention. Blood pressure crashed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442241/

Discussion: Side effects of FloMax?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

Hi, Thanks for that info. The known side effect that worries most is the possibility of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075904/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with Dutasteride (Avodart)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I had an artificial urinary sphincter (Boston Scientific AMS 800) implanted. It works wonderfully. During the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435998/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Some info to let you know where you stand. Cyber radiation, such as CyberKnife stereotactic body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275124/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

Oh I am going to take them, but I think ill enjoy another 24 hours of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510578/

Discussion: Getting ready to take my first dose of Orgovyx and Abiterone.....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 2:43pm

@suzdog I’m not sure if you’ve heard about this, but I heard about it recently and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1433234/

Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

Ugh, don’t like the catheter self-removal. You’ve obviously researched much more deeply than i have so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284235/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2025

Hey Jeff, they just gave the usual gamut of side effects: diarrhea, weak urinary stream, inability...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159745/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Did you have any treatment before the radiation? I had around eight weeks of salvage radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525964/

Discussion: Preparing for ADT + radiation: What are the do's and don'ts?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 10:58am

Hard to quantify but I also have had some urinary function changes after proton therapy some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147919/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024