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IRE for biorecurrence of PC confined to prostate—any thoughts?
My lesion is right anterior mid-gland, a biorecurrence after Proton therapy at JH 5 years ago. Current biopsy and PSMA/PET showed no spread. My Gleason...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 7 2:41pm
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newly diagnosed prostate cancer and nonsurgical treatment options
Recently diagnosed with prostate cancer with biopsy Gleason 6, psa less than 4 and positive MRI. Exploring treatment options that are effective and planning on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13, 2025
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Penile Clamp Bleeding
Has anyone had this experience? Last week prior to my 7th Proton Prostrate Radiation treatment the techs asked me to use a penile clamp since...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 13, 2025
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Post therapy Testosterone
I would be interested to hear about anyone’s experience concerning Testosterone therapy after Proton radiation and hormone pills. Earlier this year (2023) I had 29...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13, 2024
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Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy
I was recently diagnosed with mid grade prostate cancer (Gleason 4+3). I was given option of either Proton Beam+Hormone treatment or nerve sparing prostatectomy. I’m...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 13, 2025
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Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched
I had fiducial markers and the spaceOAR inserted. Two weeks after this was done I noticed blood and pus in my stool and I never...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 25, 2024
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Anyone beat Gleason 8 without surgery?
Biopsy came back with 12 of 12 positive for cancer, eight were Gleason 7 (4+3) and one was Gleason 8 (4+4). Six of the biopsies...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 11, 2023
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How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?
This Monday I am getting my number 3 and last injection of 6 month duration Eligard/Lupron. This is after 39 Proton Beam sessions which began...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 7 8:27pm
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Recently Diagnosed, Intermediate Prostate Cancer
Hello, New to this group, new to this subject. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 63. Had a 12 core biopsy, five...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 17, 2023
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Approximate time for stomach, bowels to settle after Photon radiation?
A 4-3 with 7 Gleason , did 28 weekdays Photon treatments, stayed on recommended diet. Still getting up 3-6 times at night. Any gas will...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 15 12:22pm