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Long-term radiation side effects post surgery: Any experiences or data
Is anyone aware of any data involving long term side effects (10+ years after radiation treatment) of post Radical Proctectomy radiation (Proton or Photon) to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 24, 2024
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Had prostate surgery on Jan 8th 2024 started hormone treatment lupron
So I was diagnosed a week before Christmas last year, surgery to remove my prostate was Jan 8th felt rushed to have it done, luckily...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 2, 2024
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How quickly should I have radical surgery after my PSMA scan
I had my PSMA scan today which showed no spread. My urologist is suggesting I get the surgery which I want asap but as you...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 11 8:09am
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PSA rise 1.5 yrs post Salvage radiation & 4 yrs post surgery: Why?
I have a question for my brothers . I am 4 years out from the Operation( at 4.5 PSA ) and 1.5 years out from...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 13 11:12am
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Does age influence choice of radiation + ADT over srugery?
Age 77, cribriform 4+3 Gleason score, grade 4, PSA 4.3, Pet Scan no spread, Genetic Test, low risk. 16 core biopsy 4 positive. Would prefer...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 11 7:06am
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Recent surgeries made my dad unfit for next treatment. Anyone else?
Hi everyone. My 61 year old dad has stage 4 mCRPC he completed docetaxel in May with partial response. No genetic testing as of yet...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
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Trouble with vacuum pumps
Despite surgery and radiation and now one more hormone shot , I bought a vacuum pump 2 months ago, I’m totally frustrated with it ,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 29 8:12pm
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ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?
In 2015 at 55 I had an RP with radiation. Never leaked. 2019 developed a stricture and urologist tried to balloon with cath but, it...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 3 5:34pm
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leakage after catheter removal
My husband had his surgery on 2/28 /2024 and catheter removal on 3/10. He went to a pelvic floor therapist prior to his surgery and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 31 6:52pm
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Did you tell your parent(s) about your diagnosis?
My surgery is scheduled and I am prepared. I have not told my mother that's in her mid 90s that I have Prostate Cancer or...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 12 hours ago