After a week, my catheter was removed. During my first month, I would urinate at any time or place, especially after sitting. I remember one day, in my house, changing my pants five times. Also, I remember wetting my pants after getting up at the Denver Airport. Ugh. I had extra pair of pants fortunately with me. I start jogging/walking after two weeks. The stress made me leak even more. Now days, if I have some leakage, it’s in the afternoon, more so, if I’ve exercised. I’ve used men’s diapers and pads. After the first month, my leakage problem started to improve.
I turned to YouTube to find some good videos on Men’s Kegels. The exercises do work.
I’m with you, the more I read about radiation, the less I like it. Research reports that after 5 years, your body will show manifestation of it in various places throughout your body. (Check out the Mayo’s Clinic website.) I’m also not of fan of Hormone Therapy and Lupron. Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps.

@veterancr, how is the decision making going? Have you decided on a treatment plan with your cancer team? Did you seek a second opinion?