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Cycling after radical prostatectomy (RP)? Increase risk of recurrence?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 20 11:16am | Replies (36)
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The hospital said 3 months but my Urologist says I should gradually build up and use a soft saddle. I do not want to replace my saddle on my racing bike.

Does anyone have a program which they followed where they increased a bit every week.

Just wondering when I can do a 3 or 4 hour cycle again or go on a cycling holiday. It is my main pastime.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 18, 2022

I'm hoping others who are avid cyclists and have had similar surgery can share their experience with you. Here is a story I found along with a study that might provide some hope...

-- How I returned to bicycling after prostate surgery: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/09/27/how-i-returned-to-bicycling-after-prostate-surgery/
-- A 1,408 km bicycle tour with prostate cancer patients—results of a pilot study: https://eurapa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s11556-012-0119-z

I know you don't want to replace your saddle on your racing bike but are there other alternatives you can look at that would answer any concerns your urologist has?

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gentlemanrancher | @gentlemanrancher | Jul 12, 2023

I just bought a Schwinn Prostate saddle for my bike and home Schwinn Aerodyne exercise bike. Takes the pressure off the front end.

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