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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, 2025

pT3aN0Mx G 9 w/ EPE 1st 90 day post-op PSA .19 (persistent PSA). Prompt Salvage Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381829/

Discussion: pT3b Prostate Cancer - where are you now post-op?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2025

Hi. Sounds like we are bothers in this season of life. I have been thru the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926866/

Discussion: Cystectomy yes or no?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

4 plus years into Prostate Cancer experience. Had three chemo treatments, two year interlude, radiation directly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463934/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

@jeffmarc In the European Society for Radiation Therapy and Oncology guidelines https://www.thegreenjournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0167-8140(22)00001-9 Published 2022 Under a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459569/

Discussion: ADT: How long until I can expect the hot flushes to kick in?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095669/

Discussion: Will pause in radiation treatment affect the outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

When I initially was told to expect to live 5–7 years (about 1½–2½ years before progression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079428/

Discussion: Chronic radiation proctitis: What specialty treats this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Hi Bob. Very long journey. Had pc robotic October 2019. gene testing 5% chance of reoccurring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899384/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Prostatic Strictures after Radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

"Would you please consider providing some details about your current diagnosis." Certainly. I was diagnosed stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147229/

Discussion: The long middle stretch

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Yes, radiation treatments can result in radiation cystitis; practicing the proper full bladder, empty bowel routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266267/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed - Surgery or Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

I had proton therapy in 2018 for prostate cancer. The doctor told me that the treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200324/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Downloaded and read the full report. As in any study one must first consider the Objective....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176231/

Discussion: Long-Term Adverse Effects and Complications After Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

For me, I think it goes something like this: I get distracted by my children and/or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967690/

Discussion: Depression and Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Eligard: What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

@sbd I was 72½ years old when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 8, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423495/

Discussion: 6 months or 18-24 months ADT with salvage Radiotherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

What you are referring to is what is called adjunct radiation. The doctor listed below is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418750/

Discussion: What's your radiation therapy experience as a pT3b cancer patient?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

I was 3+4-7 & had choice SBRT or RARP. Radiation concern was proctitis, cystitis, delayed ED...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530513/

Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 8:50am

@jime51, you may also want to review these related discussions about radiation-induced proctitis: - Looking for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537552/

Discussion: Successful Radiation Proctitis Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 18 hours ago

I did 3 months of Lupron and 3 months of Orgovyx. Orgovyx was easier as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528835/

Discussion: ADT & Radiation, next part of the adventure!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:30am

A few thoughts, I went to a gastroenterologist who was connected with my treatment center and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533822/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

@jeffmarc My RO said you don’t use it in SRT because cancer cells could be near...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521435/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 7:16am

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