Thanks for the reply. Yes I'm sure you're right. I've been expecting this for awhile. Pretty lax with dental hygiene for too long. Plus I believe there are genetics at work, too. Cheers...
Anyone hear of tooth loss after radiation? Had one fall out this morning; another one loose. I do have gum disease, but this is the first tooth lost. Creepy experience. Must be a coincidence?...
+1. FWIW, I suggest consulting one's doctor for guidance....
Yes, healthy is the key. Yesterday I asked my cardiologist about this. Simply put he confirmed this only applies to those without cardiovascular disease, and Aspirin is clearly beneficial for those...
Groundhog day - good description....
I like that term. My wife is Chinese and she would say, "don't curse yourself." Doggoneit, this is definitely for you: https://youtu.be/6ldAQ6Rh5ZI Thanks. (not) You must be a blast to be around....
One week post HDR (15 fractions IGRT before that). Most of the numbness gone now. Just temporary trauma. Whew! For you guys that mentioned Viagra generic with GoodRX coupon, that is what I did. $12...
I took Metamucil twice daily and 2 tablespoon Milk of Magnesia at bedtime. Worked for me. However, I only did 15 fractions of external beam. Near the end, I needed to go on once daily Flomax to help...
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. You guys are the best!...
Do you get a prescription for it in the US? is it only available for pulmonary arterial hypertension? Thanks...
Just finished radiation, and have prescription for Cialis. Blue Cross paying $300 total for 30 tabs of 10mg. This leaves an out of pocket balance of $2100! Obviously, this is way too expensive for a...
I like that term. My wife is Chinese and she would say, "don't curse yourself."...
In August I did 15 fractions of external beam; then HDR brachy boost last Thursday. I thought that I felt slight burning on the outside of my penis over the weekend....
John, In my post, I was referring to SpaceOr gel spacer. Sorry I didn't make that clear....
I just completed HDR brachy boost. My RO convinced me to allow the Space Or gel spacer. He said it enables him to get more dosage in the area in which it is positioned. This appears to be an little...
Agree. Many of the posts "Stan" has made here can be found multiple times around the various cancer sites. "Stan" is the handle used here, and only here. Curious motive. Some people have too much...
I just completed HDR brachy boost. My RO convinced me to allow the SpaceOr gel spacer. He said it enables him to get more dosage in the area in which it is positioned....
Stan, you are posting the same content on multiple forums under different names....
Here is one: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/cancer/treatment-options/radiation-therapy/brachytherapy-high-dose-rate/ Good luck....
You talking to me? Must be a mistake, if so. I'm very satisfied with hdr brachy boost....
I thought the same thing in Atlanta. They are out there but often may be low profile at an institution. My guess is that is because of other treatment options professional interests. I first saw a...
I'm always in favor of more data. I would fight....
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Three billion Asians can't be wrong....
I had a stent inserted 5 years ago. After that I was prescribed the "blood thinner" Plavex for 18 months. I was told that it works in combination with Aspirin and that I must take the latter for the...
Yup, been there thanks to Lupron. I did get tired in the afternoons after radiation and would take an hour or two nap.[/quote] I've got the radiation fatigue now. Hit the wall at dinner time....
Shrill in tone. I'll leave the science for others to critique. From a cryoablation, hifu and laser shop....
Excellent news!...
No more bloody urine streams since I shot the clot out a few days ago thank goodness. Now if my butt would stop hurting ... :shakehead:[/quote] John, glad to hear it. Keep on truckin'!...
idog, I think we have similar stats. I'm high-intermediate. My doc just gave me igrt that does not include lymph nodes. There are risk/rewards calculations they use in addition to mri etc. My...
Secondary cancer? Be here now Stan. Man up....
you go boy. Your workout is my goal....
These posts feed my confirmation bias. Good luck bw!...
Should we tell him now that between 6 and 12 months his penis will shrivel up and fall off. :smurf:[/quote] These are anecdotal self reports; no level one studies actually confirm this....
Tried Flomax for urinary problems? Magic bullet for me....
I'm glad you regulated. I also have both those lurking. Sort of like maintaining a clunker for me....
I just finished the first part of hdr brachy boost - 15 fractions of IGRT. Definitely having ST effects, burning and difficulty in urination (flowmax was a real relief), and now fatigue. After the...
Enjoy life. We could be gone tomorrow....
Good luck John. Try to stay calm....
Good luck Oceanfisher!...
15/1 here. Just finished external beam today. Good luck!...
The mods' patience here is remarkable. Not complaining: I lean that way too. And this forum has ignore feature, although personally I've never used it on any site except Twitter. Agree with the...
I had some burning and slow urination during these past three weeks of external beam. Each week worse so Thursday I finally took Flomax. What a great drug for this particular situation. Amazingly...
I'm right behind you....
Wow it works great. Took first dose two hours ago and first pain-free urination with good flow in three weeks. Thanks everyone for your comments. Much appreciated. psa 5.6 Dx 5/2/2018 G7(3+4)...
I'm on my last week of external beam. Last night was challenging, getting up 1/2 dozen times to urinate, with difficulty and pain. Just happened to have appointment with RO today, and he will start...
Good luck ldog! Yes I've gone in full. It's easy to do. Just empty then drink 20 ounces one hour before....
Good luck to you, ntzguy. Hopefully no more cancer!...
I have not conducted a literature review, but based on these findings, I suspect similar findings have been reported in other studies. InTheShop, yes it seems consistency is just, or more, important...
read the study https://www.tipsro.science/article/S2405-6324(17)30019-7/fulltext...