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No, I didn't have any hormone treatments. I went from PSA tests, to an MRI which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169203/

Discussion: Time for some good news

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6 5:48pm

That's one more thing I can't brave yet.... I know it's very much "use it or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172467/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12 4:25pm

I'm a 52 year old hispanic; I was diagnosed in June of 2022 with prostate cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793193/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

Ask your doctor for a prescription for PT on Kegel exercises to learn the correct exercises...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830786/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2023

maxvt: Thanks so much for that reply. All of it was really helpful and full of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761674/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Probably should start again. Time will be your friend as well. I have found the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322249/

Discussion: kegel exercises

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

I may have jumped the gun. 2nd night in pull up after having a day of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884109/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Preop PT to properly initiate Kegel exercises was very helpful to me. Best wishes for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937231/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Most people seem to recover from incontinence and have problems again around 80. I assume exercising,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942225/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Hi @johari, some members, including @firespooks and @kpgnsm have shared their experiences with the sling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023673/

Discussion: Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 11:04am

I couldn’t agree more about doing the Kegel exercises. I did them religiously before and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996505/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 8:19am

IF you can, squeeze in 1 PT appt preop to receive Kegel instructions. Biopsy July 17;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001140/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 10:33am

Over the past 7 years, I’ve had two MRI’s(both negative); and two biopsies(the first negative and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034507/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 8:47am

Congratulations, step one:complete! (You survived the surgery.) Now, walk every day even with the cath. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898629/

Discussion: Radical RALP done yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

binderaz, I did not have prostatectomy just radiation. I had a lot of side affects including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970503/

Discussion: Bladder control was improving, now degrading.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

I was diagnosed with Gleason Score 8 prostate cancer late last summer. I was scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906032/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I found the Easy Kegel app to be very helpful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913876/

Discussion: Best Kegel App?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Formal PT for Kegel exercises helped me. 1 session before RP and a number of sessions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904401/

Discussion: How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Start kegals. ASAP Get PT

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063201/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 3:26pm

charliepnet - After surgery, you need to give your body time to repair, but as others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039391/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 10:12am

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