Prostate Cancer

How do I tell my family about a terminal cancer prognosis?

I need help! I just got back from my radiation oncologist and just finished chemotherapy 6 rounds 5 days ago. I was told I have 1-3 years to live and he said I would not put off anything you want to do and do it this year. So more like 1-2 years of health. I have been telling people 5+years. It’s been 2 hours since I’ve been back and I don’t know how to tell my sons and brother, sister. My wife passed 3 months prior to my diagnosis on March 19 2025. What a mess. I hate breaking people’s hearts and I cry easily. This really sucks! Maybe I just don’t tell them and let nature take its course. I’m thinking that maybe the way to go! That’s what I’m doing. I needed to type this out for my decision. The next couple years people are smiling instead of crying.

Has anyone had a rectal balloon during radiation treatment?

Hello guys is James again last month? I told y’all that I was getting ready to start my radiation treatment. OK I start February 3. Now my question is when I did my ct scan to get my tattoos. They said that for each treatment I would need a rectum balloon I guess that’s what they called it. It’s some device they stick up your rectum and fill it with water. Has any of you guys had that done?

Should I see an oncologist before getting radiation seed treatment for prostate cancer?

New on here! My urologist wants to treat my prostate cancer with radiation seeds and we haven’t even spoken to an Oncologist yet. Does this sound right?

What happens when prostate cancer spreads to lungs?

Anybody had prostate spread to lungs, and what's next

What to expect the night before cancer surgery?

Tomorrow I will have my surgery

What to expect from hormone therapy after prostatectomy with rising PSA?

I had a radical prostatectomy last January. My latest PSA was 5.86. Before the surgery it was 28. It looks like I will have to do ATP treatments. Could you all help prepare me by telling the things I could possibly expect? The good, the af and the ugly. Thanking you in advance.

How long does ED last after prostate cancer surgery and radiation?

Unfortunately yes my surgery was Nov 2024 I’m still using protection and ed no desire . My numbers went up Nov 2025 just finished radiation . It truly is a process . But GOD we must trust and depend on HIM who is able to keep us through it all 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

How common are ED and incontinence after prostate surgery?

How many people who have had a prostectomy and did you suffer severe ED and incontinence?

Should I choose surgery or radiation for early stage prostate cancer?

my prostate cancer is early stage. and pet scan confirms it has not made it to lymph nodes or elsewhere. am moving out of active surveillance into aggressive treatment. the tough decision for me now, however, is whether to remove or radiate. what are your thoughts and experiences on whether to remove or radiate? I would love to hear from you.

Why don't cancer communities share news about deaths from the disease?

Where’s the notice of Scott Adams’ death from prostate cancer? Or is the policy here only happy news? If we don’t talk about it, then it hasn’t happened! And tomorrow will be a fine sunny day!