I had 28 treatments of IMRT at the at the Mayo in Phoenix. The burning started 1/3 of the way through. It was bad enough that I could not keep a straight face while glancing in the motel mirror. I...
I will be getting the book from Amazon. I have enjoyed the last ones....
Compared to the many, I'm no expert. My biopsy results were similar but with less involvement, At the Phoenix Mayo they had me on a six month Lupron and 28 IMRT plan. The Lupron was unpleasant but...
I finished my 28 IMRT's a year ago on the ninth of this month. I'm getting tested on the 20th. Starting to get a bit anxious but thankful for everything. Best wishes to all in their journeys....
I'm so sorry. I hope that we can be as brave and strong as you and Gary. Best wishes....
I did not have surgery, but had 28 IMRT sessions at the Mayo. I can offer this. My urinary and bowel urgency was extreme, at least to me. Urination nearly brought tears to my eyes. On my trip home,...
RobLee. I was treated at Mayo in Phoenix. When I went back for my first checkup at six months they did not schedule a testosterone test with my PSA test. I had to ask and then insist. They conceded...
Actually this is a man that I have worked with for twelve years. I am snowboat, had IMRT at Mayo Phoenix. He needs advice and he is a legit cancer victim that doesn't know what to do. He needs more...
TM..I would still speak with your urologist. Mine warned me to not be alarmed about possible dry orgasms. I would never exclude the Docs. What is nice about the forums is that you gain knowledge to...
With Flomax the ejaculate goes back into the bladder father than out....
Thanks guys. I consider myself fortunate compared to others, at least so far. I guess the Lupron may linger for quite a bit longer. I miss being horny and pain free hips....
Hello everyone. I go back to the Phoenix Mayo on the 10th. I would like some help with the questions that I should ask. The ones that I have come up with so far are…. • What should my PSA be? • What...
Roger.........go to your profile and fill out your stats. It will help others respond. Put in your email address and you may get some private answers. Don't forget to read the first two threads in...
Makes me wonder. My 28 IMRT and everything associated with it was $155,000. With BCBS I paid $900 out of pocket. Pretty wide spread....
I believe that this is my only shot of Lupron. The Mayo gave me a choice of a six month shot or none at all. It was a clinical trial for IMRT without Lupron and BCBS denied it, so I ended up with...
It is frustrating to get coverage. It took me six weeks to get BCBS to authorize Express Scripts to fill the order, but I would have to pay 100%....
I guess you're right JackH. The 5 mg. works. I was hoping it might overcome the Lupron's effects and increase libido a bit. I'll have to be patient and wait for the shot to wear off. Thanks....
I finished my IMRT at Mayo on 11/09/16. I had my six month Lupron shot in the second week of September. My RO prescribed Cialis, after I asked about it when IMRT was finished, from reading this forum...
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I too have BC/BS, Anthem of St Louis. The Scottsdale Mayo tried to get them to authorize Proton Beam, repeatedly. They even refused Mayo's offer to charge the same as IMRT, which I ended up going...
I finished my IMRT at the Mayo in Phoenix on 11/09/16. I will not know the results until I go back in April. They were wonderful in every way. I would not consider going to any facility that wasn't...
alephnull; That is an excellent idea. I was unaware of those men. Thanks....
We have about 1,500, almost all male, employees where I work. Each year there is a refresher course for all. I intend to see if I can do a short film to explain the need for early discovery. I have...
I came across this forum while surfing for prostate cancer information during my stay in Phoenix. The Mayo is a great place to visit but I am very glad that my treatments are over. I opted for IMRT...