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Posted 12/26/2019 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I have been lurking for awhile but finally decided to post. I was diagnosed with pc in October 2018.
Oct 17/ 1.13 psa
Oct 18/ 2.45 psa
Jan 19 / 2.70 psa
Also, November 2018 biopsy showed 7 of 12 cores were positive but very low percentages ( 15% highest). The urologist had me do the genomic (sp ?) test which showed it was near the moderate level of aggressiveness. Did a lot of reading here on this website and others, and decided to go cyberknife route in June. As of today, no significant ED issues probably at 80%. Ejaculate is minimal and I feel climax is less intense (could be a mental thing ?). Urinary flow is pretty good, still get up once a night to pee. With all that being said I feel cyberknife was the way to go for me, and would probably choose it again. So my question is being 6 months out I still have a warm tingling feeling all the time which feels more penile irritation more so than internally. Is this common and eventually goes away, or is this my new norm. Thank you all for this website and responding to all our questions.
Thanks, Bolts56
Posted 12/27/2019 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bolts.

Thanks for posting and telling us about yourself. Cyber knife also known as SBRT is very effective for low and intermediate risk cases. Very effective cancer control with none of the negative surgical side effects.

Sounds like you are doing well. The lower ejaculate is normal for all the radiation guys. The surgery guys have no ejaculate.

You will do well and we are glad you found the forum. Many other members have had SBRT and will add their comments.
Posted 12/27/2019 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
I can't help with your question, Bolts56 -- I went the surgery route -- just want to welcome you into the forum and celebrate your transformation from lurker to poster.

When you have a chance, please create a signature. Click on "My Profile," then "Edit Profile" and scroll down to the "Signature" box.
Posted 12/27/2019 11:12 AM (GMT 0)
Bolts56, I also want to welcome you to the site. I too had Cyberknife for my 3+4 disease. I am four months out from my last treatment and have been very fortunate with regard to any side effects. Other than reduced ejaculate, I am functioning at pre-treatment levels in all other aspects. I never did have to get up during the night to urinate and still don't. I actually think my urine flow is slightly better since my treatment. The "tingling" you describe is the first time I've ever heard anyone describe that particular side effect. It doesn't sound like it's significantly bothersome for you, but I hope it subsides over time.

Best of luck to you and please continue to post on your Cyberknife experience.
Posted 12/27/2019 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to HW.

Reduced ejaculate is normal and ED can happen and I've noted reduced intensity. Have you tried any of the pills, viagra, etc to treat your ED. Those might help.

The sensation you describe isn't some I hear a lot about, but does happen. Could be a number of things and it might go away on its own. You should give your doctor a call and get it checked out. Could be related to the ED.

Andrew
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