FeaturedHow to manage pain of injections after prostatectomy My boyfriend had a prostatectomy about 2 years ago. Viagra , cialis did not work. The injections he’s been using are working but are tender and painful . Any suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingSide EffectsSurgery
FeaturedWhat are the side effects of ADT and how long do they last after shotMy husband had RP 3 years ago, the PSA recently went up a little and he started radiation and a Lupron shot. The shot made his libido shot. How long...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingHormone TherapySide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
FeaturedMost effective/least side effectsMy head is still spinning. Healthy 72 yr old. But who knows how long that'll last. Grade 2, T1c, GS six 6's, one 7 (3+4) contained within the prostate, last...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTreatmentSide Effects
How Do You Prepare For Radiation?How do you successfully prep for radiation treatment when suffering side effects of diarrhea, dehydration, and loss of electrolytes? I'm 68 years old. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
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Pains and tissue damage from radiation a few years after treatmentHello, In 2016 I had my prostate removed, recovered, and was good for a year. The PSA started going up and the located cancer in the nearby lymph nodes. I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingSide EffectsAdvanced Prostate Cancer
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Do you have experience with SpaceOAR Hydrogel? SpaceOAR Hydrogel is a Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) based hydrogel that is designed to help reduce the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during prostate cancer radiation treatments. Radiation is a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentSupportive CareSide Effects
FeaturedLoss of punishment sensitivity I had a prostatectomy 3 years ago and then had a simple sling surgery to deal with incontinence...after sling surgery my penis has lost sensitivity to the point where it's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice
FeaturedDr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation protocol Any feedback or experiences on using Dr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation regimen? ie. specific sequence of using a PDE5 inhibitor (Viagra, Cialis) and injections immediately following radical prostatectomy?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice