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ninaw replied to the topic Talking to Others About Prostate Cancer in the forum General Discussions 12 hours, 48 minutes ago
@zippy1954, we really appreciate you commenting here! This is really valuable advice for men’s health generally, and for prostate cancer screening too. If you hadn’t asked the doctor about options, you would never have known about the laughing gas. I think it can be easy for folks to be intimidated at the doctor and reluctant to ask questions.…
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ninaw posted a new activity comment 13 hours, 1 minute ago
Hi @molehill, we shared this question here to try to get more response: https://prostatecancer.net/q-and-a/swollen-prostate-bladder/.
I would caution that because we are not medical professionals, we would definitely recommend taking a look at medical resources and hearing from doctors.
We did hear from a couple of people on Facebook who seemed…
ninaw commented a story 14 hours, 53 minutes ago
That’s incredible, @Flyfisher13 – to think that one person started the org and makes such a difference for all the guys that join. Glad you’re staying in touch with them! – Nina, ProstateCancer.net Team
Richard Faust commented on the post, Staying Active During Recovery 1 day, 8 hours ago
Hi Misiones. The stress you are feeling at facing a biopsy is understandable, but know that many, many men undergo them without a problem. In this article several of our community members talk about their experiences: https://prostatecancer.net/living/what-biopsy-like/. There is a risk of infection and this article looks at this risk, along steps…
Editorial Team asked a question 1 day, 8 hours ago
Has anyone had a catheter for bladder problems related to a swollen prostate?
Bob1949 voted in a poll 1 day, 13 hours ago
zippy1954 replied to the topic Talking to Others About Prostate Cancer in the forum General Discussions 2 days, 6 hours ago
I am an RN who works with the homeless population. As part of my duties I present wellness education classes. Even though I am an RN, I have the same concerns or fears as everyone else, with the possible exception that I have some knowledge of health issues, treatments, etc. already so I am not too shocked when I am presented with a diagnosis from…
zippy1954 posted an update 2 days, 6 hours ago
Doing fine thank you.
molehill posted an update 2 days, 9 hours ago
i am DESPARATELY looking for men who have had to have a SUPER TURBO PORT CATHETER PUT IN THEIR STOMACH because their swollen prostate causeed a DISTENDED HYPOTONIC BLADDER-PLEASE HELP ME FIND OUT OTHERS EXPERIENCE WITH THIS CONDITION-I AM DESPARATE FOR HELP!
Misiones commented on the post, Staying Active During Recovery 2 days, 12 hours ago
I was dignose with a tumor in the prostate they going to do a biosy my prostate is enlarge and i had traces of blood in my urine.i dont know what to do everybody saids that a biosy is a painful test could get infection is there another waybesides an biosy.im very confuse and have alots of stress dont know what to do anymore i need help.
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Hammerdwn started the topic Treatment options in the forum Advanced Prostate Cancer 5 days, 13 hours ago
After dealing with treatment beginning late 2011 I am now at the point that I read about and prepared for many years back, though thankfully treatments have advanced since then. After rapid climbing of my PSA to a bit above 80, notwithstanding my long time various hormone therapies, an axium PET scan and subsequent bone and cat scans showed cancer…
Flyfisher13 commented a story 6 days, 10 hours ago
Yes I have participated in the program recently (in Hope NJ) can’t speak highly enough about the organization and the program. I came away with six new brothers; we are in frequent contact with each other.
kenneth1955 commented on the post, Identifying Emotional Roadblocks 6 days, 10 hours ago
This is very good information to make your decision on what to do. And this is true you have to take charge of your body and treatment. Right now I do not have prostate cancer. Been deal with a lot of infection seen more then enough antibiotic. But I have made up my mind that if I do get cancer there is no doctor that is going to tell me I…
rays posted an update 6 days, 10 hours ago
I’m tired today. The last few days I have experienced lack of energy and a few aches. Today is my birthday and I am glad to be alive!
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ninaw commented a story 6 days, 10 hours ago
Hi @Flyfisher13, do you happen to be involved in Reel Recovery? It sounds like something you might be interested in if not! Link to the interview with them here: https://prostatecancer.net/living/reel-recovery/. I really appreciate your going into each step of the journey. Your story brought to mind how incredibly different you must feel from when…
