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What treatment(s) have you undergone for prostate cancer?

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Courtney_J

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01/21/2021 at 4:15 PM

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Hello everyone,

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As you know, there are several options in the treatment of prostate cancer. The choice depends on the patient's age, overall condition, and how far the cancer has progressed. Some of these include:

Active surveillance
External radiation
Internal radition (brachytherapy)
Radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland)
Hormone therapy
Chemotherapy

What type of treatment have you undergone for you prostate cancer? What was the experience like? Did you have any side effects? How are you doing post-treatment?
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Paul58

01/21/2021 at 5:31 PM

I had the external radiation and hormone therapy and now we a watching as the months goes by. Side affects are pains, frequently urination, and bowels control and of course ED..life as I knew it is over, but this experience has gotten me closer to God...

What treatment(s) have you undergone for prostate cancer? https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/your-opinion-on-prostate-cancer-treatments/what-treatments-have-you-undergone-for-prostat-2967 2021-01-21 17:31:37

jonlo11

01/21/2021 at 6:52 PM

@Paul58‍ I went through the same thing. Radiation and then Lupron. I don't think I'm technically in remission yet, but the cancer is gone (for now). Still struggling with ED.

Lwjof69

01/21/2021 at 7:42 PM

I've had my prostate removed, hormone therapy and soon to start radiation. Tiered most of the time and sex is a thing of the past but God is good, and that's what we all need to remember.

gsanvik

08/19/2021 at 11:21 PM

Currently on the down hill of radiation treatments. Having trouble urnating at the present time. I am taking a diaritic to help but now am experiencing burning. Anybody help to give me suggestions?

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prostatecnr

03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

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