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I am 71. When diagnosed I immediately decided on RP. I met with two different surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045117/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313343/

Discussion: Long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26 12:20pm

I had RP in November of 23. I did Kegels(on my own) religiously for 6 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317012/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31 7:53am

I suffer from anxiety. Everything causes anxious moments. When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221331/

Discussion: Anxiety over a recurrence in the future

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 11:05am

One other thing my urologist/surgeon told me. When I asked him if that”urge” to urinate would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138304/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

An enema likely won't be required nor will be helpful, they are going to inject a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237514/

Discussion: mri result. what does this mean...i see doc tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 11:27am

It all starts with PROPER Kegels - emphasized because there is an improper way to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256089/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:08am

Had my RP in October of 2023. Smartest thing I did was to find a pelvic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270822/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 10:21am

We had a 3 day drive after my husband's surgery in June. So, we bought Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956801/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

No, you shouldn't because right is right and wrong is wrong, but many people just do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257228/

Discussion: Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 3:50pm

I had about a month until my surgery. I did Kegels religiously; 10quick one’s a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140605/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I was 73 when I had RP surgery. My doctor told me he had to cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084778/

Discussion: Treatments for long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

For me, the progression has been good and bad days. Days I work out are tougher....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014175/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

My biopsy showed two cores out of 14 at 3+4=7. After numerous consultations I decided on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002302/

Discussion: Prostate cancer: Anyone had surgery at 3+3?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I was told to wait two weeks, so between 2 and 3 weeks, I realized some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248636/

Discussion: How long did you wait until the first orgasm post RARP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 11:04am

Thanks for the update, using this group support along with talking with others helps reduce my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234302/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 9:29am

My husband suggests watching a YouTube on kegels and add that to your exercise routine. Doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937356/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I don't do pads. I am 8 months out. Been very hard. I got off the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035594/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Yep. You're confusing incontinence with impotence. I had my RP last September & I'm still incontinent....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312568/

Discussion: Long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 25 12:40pm

I chose surgery in August of 2022 at 60 years old I also was a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164474/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed: Removal vs Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

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