Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 2

@natem, I corrected the typo in the title of this discussion. @samidh recapped your question well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953287/

Discussion: Does Flomax help even without a prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Number One: Meet with the RO. I had a 4+3, and a 3+3 and had SBRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027497/

Discussion: Radiation instead of removal (surgery delayed due to illness)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

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

Assuming that I do not have cancer outside of my prostate, and already having a severely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490967/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:31am

My husband had Proton therapy in 2009 in Jacksonville FL. He is in remission but after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755453/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

I have saved your message and will be using it throughout this long process... Thank you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492555/

Discussion: Choosing a simple RALP vs. a radical RALP vs. a compromise RALP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:40am

Oxybutynin is a medication primarily used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, such as frequent or urgent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504476/

Discussion: Oxybutynin superior to placebo in reducing ADT-associated hot flashes

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 10:16pm

I had a TURP procedure about 2 1/2 years ago at UPMC for urinary retention. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350300/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

@psychometric I had not read or heard of the reasons that a radiation oncologist would turn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284983/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2025

973estetemple - There are several non-invasive treatments and I am sure you will get a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074245/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

Hi Dave, Update. Saturday night I went into urinary retention again and went to the ED...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975130/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I choose surgery due to some pre-existing urinary issues. They were some difficulty starting urination, split...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064313/

Discussion: Cribriform Pattern 4: What did you learn about this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

I received SBRT (9/2024) and remain on ADT (planned 12-18 mos) for Gleason 9 (4+5) localized...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463264/

Discussion: What % of men after radiation treatment completely lose ejaculation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

@kenhorse, ha ha. Fact is Botox injections are not just for wrinkles on your face. They're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957356/

Discussion: Has anyone tried botox for post treatment incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Hi Brice, Thanks for sharing your story. Having been catheterized many times I wonder if that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900970/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Prostatic Strictures after Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

@cxracer I think that your surgeon is just honest and it is commendable. My husband had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481590/

Discussion: 50 and Full of Life. Need advice. TULSA or HIFU or what?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 4:45pm

I had my Prostate removed at Mayo almost 5 months ago with good results, so far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355710/

Discussion: How to pee during the night

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

@brianjarvis Your advice sounds solid for most patients, but perhaps not for me, because, unlike most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492333/

Discussion: Choosing a simple RALP vs. a radical RALP vs. a compromise RALP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 6:37am

As with everything else when it comes to us, we can't get a straight answer. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313685/

Discussion: How long after prostate cancer surgery is the catheter removed?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

@jeffmarc In the European Society for Radiation Therapy and Oncology guidelines https://www.thegreenjournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0167-8140(22)00001-9 Published 2022 Under a...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

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