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@jeffmarc

While you don’t have incontinence from radiation now, it may be an issue in the future. I didn’t have any incontinence issues until about six years after radiation. I started off with surgery and for 3 1/2 years I had no incontinence problems at all then I had salvage radiation.

My incontinence has gotten worse since it started, but I just found a drug that helps limit it greatly, so there is hope even if you start having problems.

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Yes, I think I would have started with surgery if I had been told that the outcomes were better (even slightly). Now, instead of second guessing my decision, I am enjoying a strong cup of coffee and watching my dog sleep…