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Travel after surgery
I am traveling from out of state for the surgery. My question is how long did it take those that had surgery before they could...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 28 7:48pm
Treatment & Travel: Please offer your opinion
I am struggling with the decision if should I cancel my 2 week hiking trip to Slovenia in early September.I plan to start SBRT, with...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 22 8:58pm
When can we travel following prostate surgery?
My husband and I are traveling by car to Mayo Rochester for his prostatectomy, it's about 2.5 days driving. We will stay in Rochester for...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 11, 2023
Cancer and travel health insurance: What coverage do you get?
For people who have active and/or advanced cancer, how do you handle health insurance when traveling outside your country with a serious pre-existing condition? Do...
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Jul 3 12:38pm
Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads
I am 77 years old. Had a robotic surgery in middle of Feb. 26.The surgery went smooth. Now I am having leakage issue after Catheter...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 16 3:48pm
How long after Proton Therapy can I expect to be able to travel?
Getting PT probably in 2-3 weeks. How long before I can realistically start traveling again? I am having the 5 fraction (SBRT) version of PT....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2025
Traveling post SBRT
I'm a healthy, active, fit 69 year-old. My wife and I have a vacation planned, flying to the Cabo San Lucas area for a week....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 25, 2025
Thoughts on traveling soon after starting Zytiga and Lupron?
I've just joined the prostate cancer journey and would like to hear the thoughts of others about traveling soon after starting Zytiga and Lupron. I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 21 9:28am
Can out-of-state patients do telemedicine?
I'm located in Oregon, and I'm in the process of deciding where and how to get treated for prostate cancer. I'll probably need to travel...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 10, 2024
Is sun exposure dangerous when you have prostate cancer?
Since my diagnosis, I've been trying to avoid sun exposure. My doctor said it's dangerous to travel to the southern regions.Is it true that sun...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 19 7:06am
How Long Since Your Diagnosis?
If you don't mind, I'd like to know how long it has been since your diagnosis of Prostate Cancer? Also, how has it impacted your...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 30, 2025
Can you select your Mayo surgeon?
How does one go about picking the best surgeon once the decision is made to travel out of state to Mayo - Rochester ? I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 20 9:21am
Questions about Initial visit for 2nd opinion at Mayo Clinic
Hello and thank you in advance for your response.Partner is newly diagnosed with prostrate cancer and we are seeking a 2nd opinion from Mayo Clinic,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 21, 2023
Effects of interruption of radiation therapy ?
Does anyone have information on the effects of interruption of radiation therapy ? E.g., for a few days/a week/.. I am planning to start treatment...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 28, 2025
How cancer spreads to other locations
This article discusses the techniques used by cancer to live in other parts of the body. Very often when cancer moves, the nutrients it was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2025
Finding a Caregiver Support Group
A caregiver support group is being established, led by a member of the ongoing University of Minnesota prostate cancer support group. (umpcc.org) Here's some information....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 days ago
Radiopharmaceutical treatment now instead of last resort.
What if you're 50 and want to give Pluvicto (or similar radiopharmaceutical) a try now? Why wait until using it as a last resort? Let's...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 2 4:35pm
PSA test results, should I start my treatment sooner?
Hello everyone, I have a Metastatic PC with Gleason 9, I’m scheduled to start treatment July 10 (delayed because of some travel ) I’m beginning...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 29, 2025
RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?
My RARP surgery is scheduled for early August at Mayo in Rochester. Wondering what to expect for a recovery. I know the incontinence and ED...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 31, 2025