This is a perfect example of why I don't understand why folks, in this position, or any position that may cause retention, aren't taught to self-catheterize, and sent home with at least a couple day's supply, as a matter of course. It's a very simple process, thwarts a middle of the night emergency room visit, and takes about 5 minutes to learn. I've heard this issue from various guys at the doc's office whether its pre-treatment, post-surgery, or post-radiation. Urine retention can lead to renal failure and death and, yes, that is experience talking. (not the death part, of course 🤣) I actually asked why they don't do it and got the "it's not standard of care" answer. "Urine retention has to happen first." Makes no sense. Do they really think a guy is going to stick a tube up there if he doesn't have to? I get that there are probably some guys that just can't do it but at least give them the option.