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I'm stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, Gleason 4+4. After a radical prostatectomy and then damage to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165532/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

.The sling is an option If you’ve had radiation the sling may not work.. Bulkamid is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270489/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:08pm

Glad activation was ok. And hope your bladder is a quick learner! Talking AUS? Wow! Must...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356404/

Discussion: AUS video

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 5:40pm

I have oligometastatic cancer, had radical prostatectomy in 2016, general radiation for 2.0 PSA in 2019,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339622/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 9:55am

Here you go Peter. The AUS has been in use since the 70's and, supposedly is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249118/

Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 5:12am

You may want to try the forum.NAFC.org for more info on the sling. I have seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037489/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Responding to a couple of @peterj116 questions: I had glue for the incision in the crouch....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231318/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 8:01am

Hi, I had AUS installed 2/10 and have it activated tomorrow 4/3. I have been relatively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272581/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 11:37am

Not harsh. Maybe I should have worded my initial post differently. Like "Made a dumb move...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067033/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Wow. LOL For my first free sample pack, i got 3 - so my wife got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345298/

Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 2:56pm

It can take time to get continence back after surgery, Having radiation Can make it worse,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375005/

Discussion: Adjuvant Radiation Therapry (ART) vs Early Salvage radiology

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 10:48am

Incontinence after surgery varies considerably. Some people have none, or very little. Others get serious incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205627/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 9:44pm

My expectation is that the device isn't activated for 6 weeks, to give the area time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230893/

Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 2:04pm

Peter, Please check the early December thread: "Sling, or artificial sphincter". Lots of comments there. Mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193133/

Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Thank you for your encouragement. I had the aus 800 installed on april 14th 2025 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295613/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3 9:48am

I also had RP w/radiation in 2015. The RP was easy enough but the radiation was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263849/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 7:18am

If you have not had radiation then ProACT May work for you. Some people in this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382643/

Discussion: Surgery advice for enlarged prostate (BPH)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 11:19am

One doctor's assistant told me that the ProAct is reversible. If it does not work to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300007/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 4:58pm

Had a phone meeting Thursday with the urologist that specializes in incontinence. I am only using...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186819/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Hi "paulrn", I'm glad to be the poster child for successful AUS 800. Mine implanted March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290913/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 7:47am

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