Prostate Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

468 total results

Comments (422)

Finished 39 sessions of IMRT on July 8, 2022. The first month or two after were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785168/

Discussion: Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Where do I go from here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I treated my G 9. My research indicated that the "sweet spot" for salvage radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880024/

Discussion: Concerned procrastinating will affect future prognosis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

Alas, it’s EBRT. If IMRT is a preferred option I’ll have to see if I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220145/

Discussion: Beginning ADT and PSA tests

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 11:09pm

ADT since Dec 2024; oncologist says I'll need to stay on it for years. I hate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284041/

Discussion: No. Prostate Cancer is not the “good one”

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 12:45pm

The following is a quote from the below link. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24295963/#:~:text=Conclusions%3A%20Rates%20of%20ED%20requiring%20medical%20intervention%20for,with%20medication%20use%20at%203%20years%20following%20treatment. The Conclusions: Rates of ED requiring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899875/

Discussion: Is ED after radiation without ADT permanent?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Interesting. I'd like to know your age, original PSA, G score, other treatments ... etc. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080154/

Discussion: Prostate size

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

I kept a diary, which I strongly recommend. Started Lupron 10/13/22, injections every three months, transitioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064212/

Discussion: How soon should treatment start for aggressive cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

My Gleason was 8. I had 42 sessions of IMRT four years ago. I quit ADT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286154/

Discussion: Gleason 9 SO wants me to stop ADT @6 Mos for look see

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 1:55pm

Like you, I had LDR brachytherapy (early October). Then, twenty-five treatments of IMRT (Tuesday will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190796/

Discussion: Can radiationi side effects come in "waves"?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

I am 70, Started Casodex and Lupron over two months ago, and almost finished with 33...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148086/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I did 39 sessions of IMRT Without space oar. I asked for it but was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831766/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Johnernest, I agree with all the great comments here, and I too, feel that the prolonged...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273147/

Discussion: Should I have radiation therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 9:01am

My experience was almost identical to yours . I started IMRT in June of this year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152222/

Discussion: My Radiation treatment journey

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

Maverick75: An I understanding your msg: You are having Salvage radiation treatment for BCR together with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965078/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I am 75 with aggressive high risk PCa. Treatment has been 39 IMRT sessions, 15 mos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881481/

Discussion: How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Thank you. Have been advised Surgery would not get it all due to regional spread, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866197/

Discussion: 3rd opinion: How many opinions did you get for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

If you haven't already discovered it, there's an excellent video detailing the LDR brachytherapy process on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163881/

Discussion: What to expect the day of low-dose Prostate Brachytherapy? Recovery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I met with Dr Percy Lee at city of Hope today. He suggested IMRT with 28...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036162/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I completed 39 sessions of IMRT in early August. I had a PSA test and follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954012/

Discussion: IMRT sessions finished now waiting

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

I am now 78.5 years old.After 16 years in remission my mri shows a small lesion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814117/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

9565

22 minutes ago

Aging Well

10865

27 minutes ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

5288

3 hours ago

Bladder Cancer

516

4 hours ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

4376

4 hours ago