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oregonroofer

11/26/2019 at 3:06 PM

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Hello,

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, after speaking with my doctor he suggested removing my prostate.well i had the surgery and had my prostate removed.....it was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I had my surgery on July 10th 2019, since then I have gotten an eligard shot because the doctor told me that the cancer had gotten into one of my lymphnodes.

Has anyone else had the eligard shots?..my doctor and I discussed the side effects of the shots,,,but I did not think they would be as bad as they are! I am just having a very hard time dealing with everything that is going on. I was just wondering if anyone one out there has had the eligard shots and what there side effects were.....I have gained some weight, i get hot flashes. and I am constantly sore and achy....especially in the back and shoulders...any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.......thank you

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Perrie123

12/03/2019 at 3:55 AM

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Doctors are quick to denigrate and abuse men by their female accomplices to abuse and torture

us..

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Vikndoc1

12/22/2019 at 11:11 PM

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Eligard affects men differentl . Some seem to tolerate it well, others suffer extreme side effect . It can be debilitating. I've been on it for about 20 months and the two worst side effects have been nausea and fatigue and weakness. I can sleep 12 hours. Stairs are a challenge. I think I'm getting some brain fog. Some guys have a lot of pain and stiffnes . Others keep on playing golf. Whatever the side effects are though, remember that its keeping you alive

Having a hard time https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/living-with-prostate-cancer/having-a-hard-time-1335 2019-12-22 23:11:20

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12/28/2019 at 6:07 PM

I have recently been diagnosed with very early stage of prostate cancer and I am curious what people have done about it

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Perrie123

01/21/2020 at 6:28 AM

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I want a male examination with no female seizing my genitals or deciding to abuse me as she wishes. Why can men not be given private examination?

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Perrie123

01/21/2020 at 6:42 AM

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Keep your female staff away from me and don't have them touch me for any pretext..

Having a hard time https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/living-with-prostate-cancer/having-a-hard-time-1335 2020-01-21 06:42:49

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01/21/2020 at 5:30 PM

@Jagcbs1953 I was diagnosed from a higher PSA level. Because i was 76 my doctor wanted me to do radiation instead of surgery. I had a choice of 5 days of heavy radiation or 30 days of lighter. I took the 5 days which in retrospect I would not have done. Did 40 days in the Hyperbaric chamber to help with the effects. I have bladder after effects, wear pads etc and some sexual side effects, not to bad. If you do the radiation ask a lot of questions.

Having a hard time https://www.carenity.us/forum/prostate-cancer/living-with-prostate-cancer/having-a-hard-time-1335 2020-01-21 17:30:41

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03/21/2019 at 1:00 AM

I made the decision to have my proste removed and it was not an easy time... just as hard as finding out you had prostate cancer... I was advised by my doctors the surgery was the best option because of my age and the harmful affects of radiation longterm. For me, once I made the decision, I did have the peace of mind knowing that the actual cancer was "removed" instead of just treated... which, I guess, did give me some sense of comfort.

The biggest issue for me once the surgery was done and I was on the road to recovering was the effects it had on me emotionally/psychologically, which many people in my opinion overlook. I encourage anyone and everyone, when diagnosed with prostate cancer, before and after treatment and during, to seek psychological help... there is nothing wrong with it. Medications, counseling, and just talking about your feelings can help tremendously. Do not hold it all in and try to battle the anxiety and depression because this diagnosis will affect you, no matter how strong you may consider yourself to be.

The sexual effects treatment has on you will also affect you mentally, because your sexual ability and ability to have kids will likely be affected. Your performance ability can be likely fixed, but it can still affect you mentaly. Take care of yourself.

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