Difficulties going "#2" 1 year post prostatectomy: Has anyone else out there had this problem?I had a radical robotic (nerve-sparing) prostatectomy about a year ago, and I've had some difficulty with bowel movements since then. Is there anyone out there who can tell me...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerTips & AdviceSide Effects
Length of treatmentHave been doing ADT for 20 years. Stage 3, Gleason score of 9. Original prognosis was 1-2 years. My PSA is up to 1.0. Doctors keep telling me that this...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSide Effects
Treatment gives fatigue exercise gives fatigue is there a balance should I take a recovery period Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedHow long have you been experiencing the side effects of treatment?Each person's experience with prostate cancer is different. Especially with the severity and experience of treatment side effects. What side effects have you experienced? Have the side effects of treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
Sepsis after prostectimy Had prostectimy. 2 weeks later I was admitted back into hospital with sepsis. In the hospital for 5 days. Still on antibiotics. Problem is I tire easily and barely have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsAwareness
What Should Be Known About the Digital Rectal Exam?There's a lot to be discussed about digital rectal exams. This is a space to ask questions and share your experience with DRE's....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisSide EffectsAwareness
Questions on radiation effects after cancer returnedMy husband had a prostatectomy 6 years ago, the cancer has returned, He did have a PSMA scan, and it does not appear to have spread to bones. They are...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Incontinence and bladder issuesA place to discuss problems with incontinence and bladder function. Privacy: only your username and any profile picture you’ve added will be visible to others....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSide Effects
FeaturedLoss of sex drive alongside loss of sexual functionHi everyone I have been reading forum posts and various articles, but I didnt really get the answer to a question I have (I know it is sort of silly...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSide EffectsIntimacy & Relationships
FeaturedErectile Dysfunction (ED)I haven't checked in awhile with my support group. I'm doing well. It's been over six months since my Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery. I had everything removed and none nerve saving...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsSide Effects