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Do those Kegels! I did them religiously for three weeks before my surgery and daily after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198561/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Radiation cystitis and radiation proctitis. Gross hematuria. Lots of bleeding and blood clots. Hyperbaric oxygen chamber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855283/

Discussion: What are the common side effects after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

I had a RALP in Aug 22. Gleason 4 + 3. Contained in Prostate. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852995/

Discussion: Gleason 8. High risk. Prostate swelling-cancer is contained for now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

My doctor just said this situation is good time to perform operation, because there could be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001436/

Discussion: The situation after Zytiga

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I'm 7 weeks out from my RARP at Mayo in Phoenix. Unfortunately, due to the aggressiveness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123979/

Discussion: Sex After Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

At the outset, everyone's journey is different. My urologist said my incontinence would improve and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200407/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Which drug helped you reduce your incontinence? Was it Myrbetriq or Gemtesa? I have found that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299766/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8 10:57am

For 20 years I have worn a pad and it finally got to 6 or more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273613/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 5:34pm

He had radical prostatectomy 11 years ago. it had a relapse 1 month ago. İ have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225497/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 11:48am

Thank you, Jim. For me, i dont fret the short-term pain and inconvenience that a procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940554/

Discussion: Just found out I have prostate cancer...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

My father died of prostate cancer at 87. When I was diagnosed at 62 it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142633/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I/ Urologist waited to long. Four years on Active Surveillance then Radical prostatectomy that left me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985051/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Anecdotally… Radiation can be just as destructive or more so than surgery. It wasn’t the prostatectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330015/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 hours ago

Thanks for sharing. It's been my observation that most men regret having radical prostatectomy and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234074/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 9:59pm

Very sad! Hopefully you will avoid the almost guaranteed ED and incontinence that comes with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307940/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 19 3:27pm

Hello. I started doing Kegel exercises in late September last year, and the learning video provided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147893/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

I had two sessions of HDR Brachytherapy at 70. There is no great choice, only a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049450/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

During my pre-surgery appointment (January 2023) I asked my doctor about this topic and he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882350/

Discussion: Did anyone who had prostate removal experience penis length shortening

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Congrats on being so active and doing Charity works. You know your Gleason score so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817954/

Discussion: 4 + 3 = 7: Should I involve a prostate cancer specialist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

I’m 72 and just over a year out. My experience is similar to others. Comments include:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305156/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16 6:44am

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