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I had hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO is what it is shortened to in upstate NY) for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303292/

Discussion: HBOT therapy for radiation cystitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2025

Miralax once per day is good; also HEALTHY FIBER taken 2-3X daily(Amazon). These are both non-bloating,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231290/

Discussion: Beginning EBRT next week. Do I need to follow a low-fiber diet?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

@bob1955 Someone just asked me about this and I pulled up something. Someone said about VMAT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519614/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 2:23pm

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, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 completed salvage radiation (39 days over 8 weeks) close to two years ago. As others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466314/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

From my view it is cancer with an eventual earlier death without treatment or treatment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503888/

Discussion: time to decide and I'm stuck....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 10:08am

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, 2025

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

This is one of the side effects that happens from radiation. It is not real common,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515276/

Discussion: After radiation: Anyone have a small amount of bleeding from rectum?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 5:41pm

I have had regular, "call back" screening colonoscopies every 3 - 5 yrs seemingly forever because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448828/

Discussion: Cologuard positive. Can I have a colonoscopy 8 months after radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2025

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