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Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

I had a Boston Scientific AMS 800 AUS implanted eight months ago. I was using 5-8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379781/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I used pads during the day and underwear with a pad under me to sleep. I...

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Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

Understandable, but no. Unlikely to have any odour problems. I'm 4 months in, hopeless with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217551/

Discussion: Odor with incontinence? Do others smell what I may not?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2025

@mirsy It's a fairly recent procedure, so still quite fresh in my mind, so happy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421312/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

@fritzo I’ve been using a clamp for many years. One was supplied to me after having...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 11:51am

@tuckerp I had the AUS last July. Totally worth it. I was useless at Kegels, so...

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Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

While you might have incontinence after having a Turp, it could be worth doing it To...

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Discussion: Looking for options urinary retention after EBRT and brachytherapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 11:26am

Aquaphor ointment helped with my chafing I had when I first started, I don't know if...

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Discussion: Depends pants & pads - a practical (or stupid?) question..

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

My husband used the shields during the day and the thicker pads at night. Although he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216334/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2025

I foolishly watched those YouTube videos posted by men who were fully continent really early in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903400/

Discussion: Recovery prostratectomy: What should I expect? How long?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi All, I'm new here. I have found reading this forum very informative. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641312/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2021

There was one person that reported Using ProACT in this forum. Hopefully, he shows up and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297307/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

Thanks for the info. Keep us updated. I started out 5 years ago changing about 12...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279310/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

If it is any consolation, I had surgery September 16th of this year and have been...

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Discussion: Wife: Stop Reading Those Forums

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

They have to wait for the urethra to heal from the surgery before it's activated. So...

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Discussion: Surviving prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

@sandguy ahahhaaaa, I am re-watching Downton Abbey at the moment so you cracked me up -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435449/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

I got the AUS 5 months ago. Not very painful recovery and the results are amazing!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330578/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

@fritzo Hi, this is my sixth week after the surgery. My leaking is very bad when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535346/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 6:34pm

I ordered pull-ups and pads for post-op just to be safe. I didn't need either, and...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 11:58am