Prostate Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,688 total results

Comments (1,576)

Interesting situation. I do have a neighbor that had RARP about a decade ago. I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335720/

Discussion: Meeting others in person that have had a RARP/PC?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 26 1:16pm

I did not know that Kegel's can help with radiation therapy caused incontinence. Good to know.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371614/

Discussion: Any good videos on Kegal bladder exercises?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15 11:24pm

I had a horrible experience with the ProAct balloons. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360615/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 10:06am

Thankyou. My surgeon is "a reconstructive urologist, with expertise in management of urethral stricture disease as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355662/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 8:05pm

Thankyou. I just got work (7am in the middle of Winter, which doesn't help) and urge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355473/

Discussion: Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 2:21pm

As Sinatra sang, regrets I’ve had a few… I had RALP 30 months ago. Supposedly nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355055/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24 5:46am

There is no reason you cannot get a second opinion from another radiation oncologist. I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334276/

Discussion: Deciding on treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 1:07pm

Having had a couple of abdominal surgeries including a multiport partial nephrectomy last July and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340942/

Discussion: Multi incision vs one incision da Vinci RP - benefits & risks

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 10:47am

I had urge incontinence a year after my radiation due to mild radiation proctitis. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341013/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 12:14pm

In addition to full bladder, “…a bowel that is free of stool and gas also reduces...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341418/

Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 8:45am

I am 71 also had RARP January You should be OK, it is about 5 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343714/

Discussion: 48 Hours Away from RARP, needless to say nervous about it!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 12:02pm

Assuming your PC is confined to your prostate and you are a candidate for one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368315/

Discussion: Trying to decide treatment options and quality of life after

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 11:20am

I bought both pads and underwear. By far, the best were Depends Underwear for Men, night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368964/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 10:15am

A couple of things: 1. Start doing Kegel, "pelvic floor" exercises "before" the surgery. It will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368394/

Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 1:07pm

You are welcome @surftohealth88 . I agree: at some point in the future, this will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361191/

Discussion: Breathing and kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1 7:44am

I'm 54 and had surgery at the end of January and my quality of life is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364758/

Discussion: Quality of life feed back . Radiation vs.surgery 54 years old

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 8:06am

Sorry for the late reply. It went well. I did not know that my wife and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365163/

Discussion: Scheduled for prostate removal next week urine test: Staphylococcus

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 6 3:36pm

The standard time is 12 months post-prostatectomy, to give it time to resolve on it's own...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365792/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises App.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 1:25pm

Your situation is very similar to mine, right down to the low risk DECIPHER ue and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365905/

Discussion: Biopsy 1 carcinoma found.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 4:41pm

I agree whole-heartedly with everything that has been said above. All we can tell you is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365547/

Discussion: Quality of life feed back . Radiation vs.surgery 54 years old

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 9:06am

Men's Health

4877

1 hour ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

11606

1 hour ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

4906

7 hours ago

Bladder Cancer

794

11 hours ago

Aging Well

12558

13 hours ago