Prostate Cancer

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!

Has anyone developed hyperparathyroidism after prostate cancer radiation?

Has anyone out there been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism after undergoing radiation and taking Lupron? I was. I'd never heard of it but it causes even more fatigue, leaches calcium out of your bones, and can cause kidney stones. My cancer doctor discovered it when monitoring my calcium, she noticed it was going up instead of down. She referred me to an endocrinologist. Had the surgery a month ago. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else, don't know if there is a connection between this and the hormones or the radiation... I was diagnosed with stage 4 Prostate cancer two years ago. Gleason 5+4 (9). Last 3 PSA results were 0.01.

What are alternatives to surgery for prostate cancer like nanoknife?

I’m a 75 yo man diagnosed almost 2 years ago with prostate cancer. Gleason 3&4 in a few spots. 3&3 in others. My decipher score was .19 so I opted for active surveillance. My PSA is high due to a very large prostate. My PSA has ranged from 14-20 over the last few years going up and down within this time frame. My urologist is a surgeon so he wants to operate. I’m hesitate and wondering if anyone out there has had the nanoknife or other alternative methods of treatment. (Hifu or Tulsa). Thanks.

What to expect after completing radiation treatment for prostate cancer?

Yesterday, I got to ring the bell marking completion of an 8 week daily radiation plan. I saw few side effects (some fatigue towards the end and occasional GI issues) but overall I did well. Also, taking Orgovyx for 6 mos. The hot flashes are the biggest side effect there. I am 61yo (active, healthy)diagnosed in Nov 2019 with low grade (3 + 4) psa .9 and went ahead with surgery the following year. After about 3 mos post surgery, no issues (ie. Leakag e, etc) whatsoever. I went for 5 yrs with undetectable PSA and in 2025, PSA started to rise to .02. Scans showed that it had not spread but was still contained within the prostate. At the advice of my medical team, I went ahead with treatment (radiation + testosterone blocker) to get rid of this once and for all. No looking back or regrets. It was the best decision for me. Wishing everyone going thru the same here the very best. Read but read carefully. Listen but listen carefully. And ultimately, make the best decisions for you, and be happy with that decision. No regrets.

What questions should I ask at my prostate biopsy consultation?

I am 61 with a Psa of 3.3. It jumped a point from 2.3 in a year so I had an MRI which showed a pirad of 4 with a 7mm lesion in the transition zone. Nothing outside the capsule or into lymp or surrounding tissues, vast differes, or uretha. Trying to get a biopsy scheduled but it's a slow go. Doing a TP mri fusion biopsy, but have to have a consult first on Feb 5th. What questions should I ask during my consult?

How long after stopping ADT did your libido and erections return?

I just finished with two years of ADT, last zytiga was on New Year’s Day. I was on that and Lupron every three months. My last Lupron shot was in September. I am wondering if anyone here has been through this and how long before you got your libido and erection back. I’m already feeling less fatigued and sleeping a little better. I’ll be 61 in a couple weeks and my wife is 58..we’re looking forward to making up for all that lost bedroom time !

Did rotoblation work well for your heart procedure?

I had Roto rotor and it worked well