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I had my prostate removed in 2011. I carried out Kegel exercises for 10 years, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 5:19pm

I am 59 surgery @ 9 months ago still us light pad 24/7. I have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035174/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 11:03am

Jim, good luck with your surgery on Monday. Dr. Frank and his team are absolutely awesome...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020347/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 8:14am

After my biopsy, I also had a Gleason score of 3+4=7 in two cores out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999398/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 8:23am

I have asked this question to both my RP surgeon and GP - neither has had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089187/

Discussion: Penile Sensitivity and Pain

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 12:30pm

Lots to cover here and thank you for sharing your situation and I'm sure you will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931339/

Discussion: How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hi there. I had my surgery on May 25. Right now I’m wearing depends. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918444/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Hello @ssonkin I don't have a good scientific answer for this like @northoftheborder but, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095571/

Discussion: Stress Incontinence Running after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 6:54am

What your husband is experiencing is the same thing that I experienced although my bouts with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095669/

Discussion: Will pause in radiation treatment affect the outcome?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 8:57am

Life. Full of challenges! So, a slightly different situation - but there may be some parallels......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102279/

Discussion: Working through rotator cuff rehab while receiving IMRT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9 11:22am

Formal PT was helpful for me for Kegel exercises. Best wishes for a recovery soon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903405/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

First, I had two cancerous cores, one 3+4, as the result of my biopsy. I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120109/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 12:26pm

Rob, Does your therapy consist of pelvic tilts? I’ve read that it’s the ‘best’ type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127900/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 6:59am

A few thoughts on what might be going on and what to do about it. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128823/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 2:19pm

Reading the comments under Kegel exercises below makes me glad I chose 5 proton radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997986/

Discussion: Let's get it started: My journey with SBRT (radiation)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:14pm

I had the same surgery. Exercise your Kegel muscles.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134954/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 10:13am

I had my RALP in August of 22. Operation went well. PCa was contained in Prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814861/

Discussion: Tiredness after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

My experience doesn't really apply to your question. I had RP before radiation so flow was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806873/

Discussion: Benefits of Exercise During and Just Before Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I’m 70, PCa diagnosis this past August, Gleason 4+3. MRI with contrast showed cancer contained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803238/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Communication issue? I began post op Kegel PT 1 week following catheter removal. Very helpful for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798351/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

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