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Some info to let you know where you stand. Cyber radiation, such as CyberKnife stereotactic body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275124/

Discussion: Finished radiation therapy today, how will I know if it worked?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:00pm

From CaliforniaProtons Foods to Avoid During Proton Radiation for Prostate Cancer Key foods and ingredients to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299004/

Discussion: Which foods should be avoided during proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7 11:08am

I had urge incontinence a year after my radiation due to mild radiation proctitis. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341013/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:14pm

I actually thought about that as well during treatment. But I could find nothing definitive about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342422/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 2:19pm

docoop, radiation was also tough on me. I got diarrhea very early, so early that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799262/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

A. I didn't get any diet restrictions with my Salvage Radiation Therapy, not sure if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775753/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

@klaken over the last 12 years or so I have gone to 3 local urologists who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255899/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

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

First of all thanks for sharing your update. Decisions like this are tough to make. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122710/

Discussion: Stage 3a, Group 9, just discovered. Dr. gave options but have question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

An update on my last post on Oct.24: My previous nine rad sessions went ok. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957775/

Discussion: How to prepare for IGRT radiation - full bladder & empty bowel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

After radiation, I had relentless burning, all the time, not just while peeing. It took 3-4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912745/

Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

My PCP was concerned because my psa was fluctuating and he ordered a biopsy. My psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876292/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I'm 69. diagnosed with prostate cancer in Feb 2023. My PSA was holding about 4 early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857493/

Discussion: Gleason 9: ADT before radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had 6 radiation doses my psa was .04 everything was good in July I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840710/

Discussion: Stage 4 metastasis prostate cancer: Anyone had Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Hi Paul I didn't have the treatment you are having (HDR+EBRT), but I would have opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151604/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

I had 20 rounds of SBRT. While I didn't have diarrhea, there was radiation damage visible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094114/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

My husband's radiation proctitis developed approximately 2 years after he completed treatment. The bleeding got worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292257/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 8:07pm

Same thing. 28 radiation treatments and Eligard. Extreme burning when urinating, and several episodes of full...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195296/

Discussion: Radiation therapy effects: Can it cause brain fog & memory issues?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Radiation diarrhea is different than viral. I told the RO about it, and he described the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241308/

Discussion: Chronic diarrhea after treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 9:05am

I had 8 radiation treatments they wanted me to have over 40. After the 8th treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311441/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 23 7:16pm

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