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I chose radiation because PET indicated I had lymph node spread, and the surgeon said he...

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Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2025

I was having difficulty for about a year getting started going pee, especially at night (getting...

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Discussion: unable to empty my bladder after 7-8 trips to the bathroom per day.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

I had to go on disability because I worked for 7up which was a physical job....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941641/

Discussion: Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

@dimond. I totally agree doctors seem to minimize the effects. When discussing my options she simply...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853082/

Discussion: PSA - 17.1, are Lupron injections necessary?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I know that many doctors prescribe Cialis for regular use after a prostatectomy. More information After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395199/

Discussion: Traveling post SBRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

If you have residual cancer cells in the prostate area, that means that after prostate removal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347960/

Discussion: Hormone Therapy

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Posted: Jul 14, 2025

If you are only on Eligard, then the next step is usually to start with Zytiga....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154422/

Discussion: Erleada (apalutamide) + Eligard (leuprolide) not working anymore

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

I was diagnosed with PC about a year ago.. Mayo MN verified the local doc.. Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283714/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1510571/

Discussion: Salvage surgery or salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 2:36pm

In February I will be marking my third anniversary of RALP surgery, my second anniversary of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485248/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

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Posted: Jan 18 7:14am

The reason for the higher doses is because they give you smaller doses but more of...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Thanks I did post there didn't find my answers. Trying to find the person with BPH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886373/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I'm not a doctor either but i know treatment options depends on age and overall health....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760966/

Discussion: Prostate lesions found, biopsy results, No symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

@jc76 There are two clinical trials looking into this; COMPPARE and PARTIQoL. —> The PARTIQoL trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403417/

Discussion: video from PCRI suggests long-term beam radiation BCR rates are 50%

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

I had 28 sessions Proton. Prep is being regular, constipation is an issue be sure to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322158/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2025

If you are trying to get answers on what to do about prostate cancer, your best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198356/

Discussion: Did you choose active surveillance? Why was it a good choice?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I just found out about these two studies. They discuss the fact that if you don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194706/

Discussion: Stage 4, Hormone Therapy-Resistant: What happens after Chemotherapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

Radium 223 is one treatment for bone metastasis. If you don’t have too many metastasis, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167219/

Discussion: Anyone have Prostate Cancer Stage 4 with good results?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

With so much cribriform Radiation does make a lot of sense, I guess your question is,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532807/

Discussion: 3C, PPC 8/12, highest GG5; T1c N0 M0 - 5 SBRT sessions to Prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 11:35am

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