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@prettypass2000 Definitely would prefer the MRI Elekta machine, more accurate and less chance Of other organs...

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Discussion: Salvage surgery or salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 2:36pm

@heavyphil The second question is easier…..let’s do that first. Yes, it can happen inside the prostate;...

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Discussion: Should PSA Super Dive Warrant Updated Imaging?

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Posted: Jan 17 8:14am

I had SpaceOar but my treatments were delayed a few weeks, and the barrier gel may...

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Discussion: Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

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Posted: Jan 2 10:25am

3 1/2 years after my surgery,I had 8+ weeks of salvage radiation. I had it done...

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

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Posted: Dec 20, 2025

@kingsiang I’m surprised the oncologist wants surgery at your dads age and underlying medical problems. He...

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Discussion: Anyone considered bilateral orchiectomy: Why or why not?

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Posted: Dec 5, 2025

It would be useful to know whether or not a hydrogel spacer was inserted before radiation....

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Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

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Posted: Nov 28, 2025

@jime51 I find I have more constipation from ADT Drugs than I do diarrhea. Almost never...

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Discussion: Side effects of Orgovyx (relugolix): Anyone have stomach or GI issues?

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Posted: Nov 17, 2025

@scottbeammeup Yes, I find biking difficult because of chronic diarrhea following radiation and with ongoing ADT....

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Discussion: Cyclists and prostate cancer

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Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Reply to esteve by Pesqualie. My PSA and biopsy were similar to yours. I had 44...

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Discussion: ADT, maybe not? Anyone opted out of ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

@colleenyoung Thank you for the update. I tend to be pessimistic about my treatment because my...

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Discussion: Hot flashes more than a year after ending treatment

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Posted: Oct 30, 2025

I am not sure what type of radiation you’re going to have. I had IMRT salvage...

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Discussion: just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

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Posted: Aug 20, 2025

I would like to read comments from anyone who was categorized a pT3b after radical prostatectomy...

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Discussion: pT3b - what were your radiation outcomes after radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

Brian, are you still on hormone treatments? We have communicated before. My husband will be completing...

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Discussion: Trying to decide treatment options and quality of life after

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Yeah, it’s sometimes the radiation that’s causing the diarrhea. According to the Mayo Clinic. One study...

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Discussion: Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

One other point to add in terms of radiation. My salvage protocol traditionally called for 39...

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Discussion: Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?

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Posted: May 28, 2025

People I know who have had chemo get sick for a few days after and then...

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Discussion: Chemotherapy: When is it recommended for prostate cancer?

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Posted: May 18, 2025

My 1st 90 day postop PSA was .19 and led directly to Salvage Radiation Treatment. All...

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Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

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Posted: Mar 16, 2025

Ahoy there seabass, I cannot speak to the differences between proton vs photon radiation as I...

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Discussion: Difficulty In Deciding on IMRT or Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Thanks to all for the input. Very helpful. There's the diet to minimize/eliminate gas for the...

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Discussion: Day Two of radiation treatment. Questions about diet, gas, exercise.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

What your husband is experiencing is the same thing that I experienced although my bouts with...

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Discussion: Will pause in radiation treatment affect the outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024