Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 3

Yes, caffeine, spicy foods, alcohol, and carbonated beverages are all on the list of things that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158263/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I suspect that since I didn't have the gel spacer (failed procedure), I have some radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292935/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 4:10pm

I have radiation proctitis Mine started 9 months after the end of radiation. I am still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400972/

Discussion: Radiation Proctitis with bleeding and urgency

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25 8:46am

Having a catheter is no big deal. You will learn fast how to take care of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843869/

Discussion: Recovery prostratectomy: What should I expect? How long?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

Hi. I didn't have a prostatecomy, just the radiation. My side effects emerged about a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110731/

Discussion: Long-term radiation side effects post surgery: Any experiences or data

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Radiation proctitis is a very common and extremely unpleasant side affect. Approximately 18 months after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982668/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

This procedure is completely successful and painless. I was told by a number of oncologist that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053023/

Discussion: How to treat rectal bleeding? Started after prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

lhs38, Next you find a gastroenterologist who will use a special wand for radiofrequency. Dr Buxbaum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029039/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that. In most cases, radiation proctitis clears up after a few weeks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305337/

Discussion: SBRT finished, now have proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16 10:05am

Hello @albin, Welcome to Connect. I moved your message to this existing discussion about prostate cancer;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110106/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2019

You are truly the only person I’ve heard this from; everyone I’ve met - including yours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222393/

Discussion: EBRT Simulation: Failed two CT scans because of gas - suggestions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 3:02pm

I experienced rectal bleeding about two years after radiation for stage 4 prostate cancer. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983143/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I was 3+4 with a high Decipher score. Underwent 39 sessions of VMAT with the TrueBeam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340191/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 8:24am

Radiation is effective in your situation because it doesn't stop at organ boundaries like surgery does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365583/

Discussion: Preparing for radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 9:37am

Great question. Intuitively, the time in chamber for each treatment might be based on the ATA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185649/

Discussion: HBOT therapy for radiation cystitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I went BCR in 2 years and started salvage at .24. I recently had a second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1399446/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23 10:14am

Sam, I’m 71 and have the same symptoms here, my radiation (39x) ended the past of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045605/

Discussion: Can we talk about boobs please? Man Boobs. ADT induced gynecomastia.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

I can't remember if I responded to this subject. I have radiation proctitis. In 2013 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128296/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

My Salvage Tx was IMRT radiation 37 txs together with 4 mos ADT. I took Orgovyx....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029175/

Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Some information I found about this question. Rectal pain after prostate radiation is a common side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274095/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 11:23am

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