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You're aware of the penile implants that inflate with saline (I think) to provide an erection?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757167/

Discussion: Lupron Treatment Duration: How long were you on it?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Very good (but expected) news. It usually shows up as undetectable the first few times, at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245968/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

I recently heard from someone in a prostate cancer video conference that taking Gentessa in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167335/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tamsulosin+Finasteride with LESS nocturia?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

I had RALP 8/23/2023, with Pelvic Floor PT before and after surgery. No incontinence at all....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864344/

Discussion: Recent, occasional night time urinary incontinence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

That’s just it, it is never uncomfortable. I forget I have it on. It’s $35 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248837/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

Keep doing those Kegels. I was obsessively doing them prior to and aftern my surgery last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088405/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

LOL, I had my prostatectomy 10 days ago. I spent 5 months researching my options, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494839/

Discussion: Are most surgeons using Hood technique or Retzius sparing RARP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 10:14am

If you already have some incontinence issues, an RP will definitely make that worse. Check your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1488989/

Discussion: RALP or SBRT for a 51 year old?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 3:22pm

My husband started doing kegel and some core exercises 3 mos before surgery and is still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396879/

Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

@tango32652 and everyone, you may also be interested in these related and helpful discussions: - Best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998921/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I’m 75 and just recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Doctor said I should do fine with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512340/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:03pm

I had a RARP in 2015. Urinary leakage never got better than one or two pads...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489299/

Discussion: Leaking now thirteen years later

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 9:11am

i will follow this thread. But Nerve sparring does not guarantee incontinence or impotence. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075759/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

Welcome @jammy. Great tips for @justmike74, especially since your experience was only 3 weeks ago. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776042/

Discussion: Prostate cancer surgery: What can I expect & prepare for?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

WOW!!! I have never heard of this. How is it going so far?? This is such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298802/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2025

I wish you the best. I’m hoping for a downgrade from G9 but we’ll see. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263529/

Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

Never heard of anybody doing it so soon. I’m sure the doctor thinks your incontinence will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156345/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

A number of us in British Columbia where we are currently experiencing unusually cold temperatures are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999225/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I had surgery in 2010 and radiation in 2014. Six years later, I started having incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520951/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:17am

I have found that Good Will can definitely use packs of incontinence products that do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346114/

Discussion: What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

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