Prostate cancer Forum
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Ongoing discussions - Prostate cancer
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- Prostate Cancer - How did you tell family and friends about your diagnosis?
Hello everyone, How are you doing today? Being diagnosed with cancer can sometimes change the relationships we have with others - some may jump to one's side, others may not know how to react. How di
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- How has prostate cancer impacted you mentally?
Hello everyone, When people talk about cancer, it is generally focused around the physical impact that cancer can have on you. This can be especially difficult with prostate cancer, because it has dif
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- Prostate cancer and intimacy
Hi everyone, I have prostate cancer but for th moment I don't require treatment. But I am curious/nervous if it would affect my (sex) life if one day I have to get treatment. Does anyone have experien
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- Prostate Cancer Treatment - Radiation
I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 50. I have chosen radiation therapy (Monday - Friday for 9 weeks) as my treatment option. I've read plenty and spoke with other patients that had
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- Immunotherapy effective against 'untreatable' prostate cancer
A major trial has demonstrated, for the very first time, that the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab is effective in treating advanced prostate cancer that did not respond to other treatments. Immunoth
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- Diet for patients with prostate cancer
There is some evidence that certain foods may help slow down the growth of prostate cancer or reduce the chance of it coming back after treatment. Below, we describe some of the foods that might be he
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- Urinary problems after treatment
Treatment for prostate cancer can cause several side effects, which may include urinary problems. How do you cope with these problems? Has your doctor suggested lifestyle changes, special diet or exe
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- Does anyone have experience with testosterone injections / testosterone therapy?
Does anyone here struggle with low testosterone? I recently tested lower than normal for my age, by what seems to be a pretty significant amount. Doctor says testoterone therapy will help me feel bet
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- Viagra not helping post-prostate cancer treatment
Hello, I am in remission for prostate cancer but I feel like the damage done to my ability to get erections is still very bad. It is obviously a lot better than before but I can't keep erections for
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