FeaturedReoccurrence Question, I’m looking to see the timing anyone had for reoccurrence of prostate cancer? I was diagnosed in 2018, had surgery to remove the prostate. 2.5 years later the cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
FeaturedSide Effects of Lupron and SpacerI'm 65 and recently diagnosed. I had the fiducials and spacer implant completed about two weeks ago. Had my first injection of Lupron about 10 days ago. I feel HORRID!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Side effects of proton beam radiation Major side effects loss of control of being able to walk or stand up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide Effects
Oxford survey https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2214122...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
FeaturedFull bladder for radiation therapyFor those of you who have dealt with the challenge of maintaining a full bladder during radiation treatment sessions (as well as empty bowels/rectum), I’m looking for any tips you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Featuredurinary slingI had the male urinary sling procedure done on Dec. 2nd, 2022. Here is my 3 month post op report. Background- Had RALP in June of 2020. PT for pelvic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Prostate diagnosis and treatment My doctor did s biopsy on my prostate and found 3 spots out of12 with cancer.Two were just 1% and one was 28%.He.wants me to do nothing but just watch...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Experiences with Orgovyx for ADTI will soon be starting ADT with Orgovyx and then 9 weeks of radiation for my localized prostate cancer (Gleason 4+5). My internet research on ADT has led me to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
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
Prostate Cancer caused by ionizing radiation (not nuclear bomb testing) or asbestosAre there any forum users or monitors that could help me in creating a medically sound statement that ties Prostate Cancer to ionizing radiation from nuclear propulsion systems and or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies