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Hi, also 75 yrs old. RP 2014. BRC 2023, PSA .24 x 2, 2 months apart....

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Discussion: Prostate cancer recurrence: RT advised concerned about quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

I did five sessions of SBRT radiation and had rectal spacer gel inserted. It pushes the...

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Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I don't know about this procedure but I had the gel spacer. It was a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156381/

Discussion: My Treatment Decision Is In: Single Seed Brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Urine Culture A urine culture test can identify bacteria or yeast causing a urinary tract infection...

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Discussion: Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had an MRI guided transrectal biopsy completed last fall and unfortunately even with the standard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803728/

Discussion: Prostate transrectal biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

I had proton radiation therapy for prostate cancer 11 years ago. Urinary pain and issues started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256423/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 3:55pm

My husband just had retropubic radical prostatectomy one week ago. He’s 55 years old. Everyone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776737/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I started on Xtandi Four years ago and it helped with my PSA bringing it down...

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Discussion: Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Hello, Florida11! Seeing your question about the vacuum pump, I want to ask you for advice....

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Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 7:52am

Have you had SBRT radiation to try to zap that metastasis on your bone? They should’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268998/

Discussion: Treatment after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:43pm

What is his diagnosis that is causing the retention? Is there tissue damage, is there inflammation,...

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Discussion: Urinary Retention after Prostate Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 7:23am

I was 68 when I had my RP. I experienced ED and incontinence. If I remember...

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Discussion: Improving Incontinence Post Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 1:31pm

Hey Steve, It’s a rough patch for sure but you seem to be managing it. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135339/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Hello @hmctgraybill51. Members @seamayofan @jonbuuck @scullrower have shared their experience with an artificial urinary sphincter and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700016/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

It was a 3+3 on active surveillance. At your age, you could probably avoid ADT because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153078/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

The PSMA Pet has replace the MRI and bone scan because it can find more cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152507/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

Not really advice so much as what I've read over time. Although kegels absolutely help a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967827/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I had the HDR done at Mayo in Rochester. Side affects consisted of fatigue for 3-4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923773/

Discussion: Faced with a treatment decision: Brachytherapy vs high dose radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

A year ago I was having the same insane frequency with urinating, ended up in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891806/

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

My journey started with a PSA of 4.63 in November. Completed 39 IMRT sessions on August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936714/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

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