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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
ProACT procedure, how long does it take to recover back to normal?
Activites like travel, golf, exercise and sex.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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