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Like I said, my RP went great. I started doing Kegel exercises religiously up until my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034581/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

My experience doesn't really apply to your question. I had RP before radiation so flow was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806873/

Discussion: Benefits of Exercise During and Just Before Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

@garysc Bladder irritation. Asked about drinking water prior to being radiated. I did this and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527169/

Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 7:04am

Three things: 1) Have your urologist write an order for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (PFPT). It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535176/

Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 1:39pm

I work with a PT and asked her for recommendations for pelvic floor specialists. One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292047/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

First, I had two cancerous cores, one 3+4, as the result of my biopsy. I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120109/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Before my RARP I asked my Surgeon about Kegels before surgery and he told me flatly...

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Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I am almost 5 months out from my surgery and I would like to share 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503757/

Discussion: What I’ve learned in the 6 weeks since my RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 8:05am

I was diagnosed just over a year ago at 70. Initial biopsy showed Gleason 4+3, consultation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949587/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Had RLP seven weeks ago. Can definitely see continence steadily improving. I clearly leak more when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920005/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Prior to my RALP in Aug 2023, I went to a Baylor, Scott & White facility...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872594/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I've heard nothing but good things about the artificial urinary sphincter. The male sling doesn't sound...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296838/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

My surgeon told me that he got clean margins immediately after surgery. Obviously until the surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237500/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Thanks guys. I joined this site 6 months ago to get more information about incontinence. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156809/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

I guess I really don't have a lot of advice to share, but want you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000863/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

I had RP in September 2016 with no radiation/ADT post surgery. 5 years later PSA bumped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926828/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Thanks, Colleen. I've had my AUS for almost four years. My experience is similar to scullrower....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019557/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Glad to hear surgery went well. Next step is catheter removal which is no big deal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796449/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

When sleeping at night, I use Depends briefs. I had my catheter out after one week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473671/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 1:23pm

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