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My LRP was 08/23/2023... (63 years old) ... catheter out 10 days later... immediate leakage. Ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162108/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 11:42am

I had 1 side of my nerves taken due to PCA involvement. I came on here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166237/

Discussion: Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 1 12:21pm

You are now a part of our family. I am 9 weeks post-op. My incontinence has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168463/

Discussion: Journey begins - age 51, PSA 72

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 9:18am

Do your Kegels! I had a problem removing my small bag to my evening bag, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173767/

Discussion: Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 15 7:39am

I am 71, and I had my surgery on September 16th. Starting last night I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172891/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13 11:49am

I am about 14 months post-RALP and just wanted to pass along a few comments in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173057/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13 7:15pm

You had me worried. I had visions of setting fire to it. That's one way to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172970/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13 2:20pm

My post from another thread: I am 10 weeks post-op. The catheter was a pain in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173433/

Discussion: Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14 12:05pm

Doug, Yes, sucking the energy out is right! It was the biggest decision I ever made....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155956/

Discussion: Treatment Decision - Radical Prostatectomy versus Radiation Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12 3:36pm

I purchased a clamp a few weeks into my recovery from RALP, mostly for those moments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156734/

Discussion: Wiesner clamp - has anyone tried one?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14 6:39am

@dwheels8 I know this is redundant but we are all different. What one will have side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158450/

Discussion: How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17 10:30am

Yes, radiation can cause incontinence too. It's somewhat uncommon, can start months or years after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145233/

Discussion: How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21 6:52pm

chipe, sorry to hear of the bad news....have you had a PET scan already? How about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146733/

Discussion: My Diary, day of surgery to post-op visit

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24 2:32pm

9/24/2024 Post-op visit 8 am. -good news/bad news. The good is that my score went from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146630/

Discussion: My Diary, day of surgery to post-op visit

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24 11:41am

I went with surgery. I also had Gleeson 7 (4+3) and I'm 60 years old. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164291/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28 6:26pm

That's awesome news. Yes, saving the nerves (there are 2 bundles attached to the prostate -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164881/

Discussion: Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 6:06pm

Yeah, I know that lost and depressed feeling all too well. You're definitely not alone in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164571/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 10:03am

Your husband's Urologist can write a prescription for pelvic floor therapy with a physical therapist after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174445/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16 11:06am

My PSA score that got the urologist's attention was 4.25. A follow-up MRI indicated two tumors,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174727/

Discussion: NanoKnife treatment & Medicare

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17 5:36am

My incontinence last year was due to radiation cystitis, not muscle sphincter damage from a prostatectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175121/

Discussion: November glooms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17 4:59pm

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