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Bone scan

I received the results of my bone scan today and there is no sign of metastatic prostate cancer in the bones. Big relief. I will see a surgeon next month...

MRI in 2021 - nano MRI advantages?

Some new information as of June 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOecPYm0TM NanoMRI combined with PSMA/PET can yield even better screening results. Anyone aware of facilities un US and Europe that do this? The...

Blood in urine

I finished my proton radiation treatment for my stage 4 prostate cancer in May 2020, and my hormone therapy continues quarterly til the end this year. I have had no...

[M59][EU] Why the recurrence rate% is so high even with brachytherapy+external beam for prostate cancer?

I can't understand what makes cancer return even when people use brachytherapy and combine it with external beam radiation. The external beam for the pelvis area should take care of...

Anyone have tips or recommendations on how to deal with leg and feet cramps?

I just finished 39 of 39 radiation treatments and currently on first does of lupron. I get terrible leg/feet cramps throughout the night on top of having to pee every...

Wait for spacer or start treatment?

My husband was recently diagnosed, early stages. He had one hormone shot and is supposed to wait one month before radiation treatment. Now with the timing, the doctor will not...

Comparison between brachytherapy (SEED implant) and Cyberknife (SBRT)?

59yr, Gleason 4+3=7, PSA7.8, T2c. Looking for radiation treatment in form of SBRT (Cyberknife) and Brachytherapy. Where can I find the best comparison between the two methods to ultimately decide...

My Dr. says an artificial urinary sphincter is the next step, thoughts?

I am still experiencing incontinence. I had my prostate removed 2.5 years ago and a Male Sling put in about 6 months ago. The Sling improved my leaking from 3-5...

Lupron shots

I had to three month shots of Lupron and decided not to have radiation because of the debilitating side effects of Lupron shots. I was wondering how long it takes...

Why do I have bladder sensitivity years after prostate cancer treatment?

I am 4 years post-prostatectomy and 2 years post-radiation, and my bladder is still so sensitive that I need to urinate every 1-2 hours at night. Share your advice and...

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