Prostate Cancer Support Group

I had my last proton theraphy in December of 2023. I have been doing o.k. No side effects, except ED. I urinated blood clots on...

My doc has suggested short term adt. ..Has anyone used short term ADT therapy. I’m concerned about the side effects. I’m also considering proton therapy...

I had to cancel my RP prostate surgery do to a cold. The doctors would not put me under with a cold. I have rescheduled...

Getting a second opinion soon and just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with Dr. Abdul-Muhsin. Looking into robotic surgery vs Proton. Any doctors...

Asking for info my overseas doctor sister. She has an elderly friend who received radiation treatment for PCa (I assume traditional photon radiation- I don’t...

During proton therapy for prostate cancer, I took Flomax to address urinary issues. However, I experienced headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, and even fainted after...

Need any idea's, I am 63 so no Medicare. I applied for 28 Proton Treatments thru Blue Cross of Il., if I cannot get that...

I updated a post with this response and then noticed the post was from 2024. This made me want to post my experience with the...

Finished proton treatment 5 weeks ago, scheduled for follow up PSA test in about 7 weeks. Have plans for cruise two weeks from today. Is...

Had my first visit today at MD Anderson Proton Center and the Dr ordered AlteraAI to see if Hormone Therapy would help If so he...

PC in family history, monitoring PSAs since 2005. Results jumping around 2014-2024 based on medications, injuries, etc... March 2025 off ALL meds prior to testing....

This will be a new experience for me on this 13+ year prostate cancer journey —> Tonight (July 30th) at 7:00 (ET), I’ll be presenting...

My rising PSA, 5 years after Proton treatment prompted a PSMA/PET scan, followed by biopsy at Johns Hopkins. Biopsy shows 4+4 (Group 4) cancer, Can...

I got proton treatment in 2019 at PHX, and just got my latest PSA, 0.2 down from 11.0 when I was diagnosed. For several years...

After a PSA of 37 which indicated a PSA doubling in 6 months, an MRI with two PIRAD 5 tumors in my prostate, a biopsy...

Had 7 proton prostrate treatments and am going through quite a bit of pain burning when urinating. Tried AZO not much help. Will try tonight...

First let me reintroduce myself. I'm one of the grade 10's. An aggressive 10 at that so I have to be on top of things...

I had some down time today, so I watched these three prostate cancer-related videos:https://youtu.be/9-GLifGfKgg?si=o82ERXaPJoaHVCzLhttps://youtu.be/XXTcYilkPJo?si=KKfeAZX39RPIX9xxhttps://youtu.be/9aJo-4fQrek?si=DfCEs6YdQXchEZ7zI recall that in the 2 or 3 years before getting proton...

One of the side effects of ADT is muscle loss. I start ADT on May 13. Shortly after I will receive 44 fractions of proton...

I’m seeing more reports of Proctitis or rectal bleeding . This is from RadiationDr Schol of PCRI suggests Drs use Spacor or HydroGel to protect...