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Part of my fear of having the AUS is the fact that when my prostate was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279207/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

Been there... done that. My PT had a thick towel on the bed & just assumes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223154/

Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Funny. I started pelvic floor PT at Mayo Phoenix, Thought I would try that before an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291896/

Discussion: (Off-topic) Eggs and joy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

I had my prostate removed 30 years ago. I went through a couple pads, a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310264/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2025

About 50-60% of seniors over 65 have problems with incontinence so perhaps it is age related....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418481/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

I think thats true on most sites. The ones commenting like myself have decided to seek...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087923/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I am 79 and had my prostate removed 14 months ago. PSA still undetectable. Incontinence has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513655/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 12:41pm

Hello, Just a slight touch and my AUS opens up. Although I can activate the unit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987379/

Discussion: Do you have urinary incontinence after prostatectomy & radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

The decision between a sling or an AUS depends on your degree of incontinence. A sling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185521/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Yes, the surgeon will (SHOULD!) carefully instruct you in its use. Including how to deactivate it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295603/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

All good information (although I've never heard of ProAct. Do you have a link with information?)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248756/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I am with Kevin, they caught my cancer early, but it was spreading pretty fast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205630/

Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

I'm stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, Gleason 4+4. After a radical prostatectomy and then damage to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165532/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

A couple of years ago, I attended a seminar about urinary incontinence and treatments for it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206742/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

I had prostate surgery and 3 months later my wife was diagnosed with glioblastoma. that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267076/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Good questions and good advice/thoughts above. I started with some advance info as my wife had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077759/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

@denkea Is the AUS implant the same as Space/Oar? If so I did have Space/Oar. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450670/

Discussion: AUS activation and riding a bike

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

My experience is not too good. My first AUS was installed about 7 years ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447253/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

.The sling is an option If you’ve had radiation the sling may not work.. Bulkamid is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270489/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

I hope the new AUS works out for you. There is a an easy alternative if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341029/

Discussion: Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

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