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1 year later - Just got back from visit w urologist. PSA finally down to <...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052808/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer (47 yrs old) - Guidance Request

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18 4:55am

I'm 70 and had bilateral NS RALP 2 months ago. I heard about kegals both on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128330/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21 7:11pm

I also recommend getting clarifications. Laparoscopic only means that the surgery issues cameras. I encourage you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140199/

Discussion: Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 12 7:06am

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18 7:21am

Thanks for your input! When I mentioned squeezing of penis is the contraction made by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134991/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 10:52am

I was told to wait a few days after catheter removal to start kegals, if that’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134883/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2 8:58am

Hi James: Thanks for your reply. To answer your questions: No blood in the urine since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135566/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3 11:52am

I had surgery 2 weeks ago at Mayo Clinic. I was able to sleep on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103480/

Discussion: Any tips for first few days immediately following prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 8:24am

The two pieces of advice I found most helpful when doing Kegel's: "Nuts to guts" Imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998236/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:04am

I am now 5 yrs. Post surgery and 4 yrs. Post radiation tx. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777177/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Thanks Colleen for connecting me. Though I read up about Kegel exercises, my doc never told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820980/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I’m 70 and 5 weeks post RALP surgery and pleased with my recovery. I’m 95+% continent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810213/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Thanks, Colleen. They were helpful posts. I exercise 6 days a week, golf, aerobics, minimal weights...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806683/

Discussion: Benefits of Exercise During and Just Before Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

Previous hernia here.. treatment for urinary infection with catheter, urinary competency 4 months post Prostatectomy.. 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853121/

Discussion: How long will incontinence last after prostate cancer treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

Hello, I'm Rudy and had my biopsy on 10/22 and received my diagnosis of prostate cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846024/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Had RARP last January 31st. Gleason 8 before surgery, re-scored to 7 afterwards. All contained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941474/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Glad to hear you’re doing well. I’m prepared to wear pads. And also the catheter for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950392/

Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I recommend getting your Doctor to refer you to a clinic for outpatient PT where someone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985232/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Just as support, at 72 I recovered quickly and very well from my RP at Johns...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984285/

Discussion: Where to draw the line between active surveillance, removal, radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I had RALP surgery on January 10. 70 YO, fairly active bicyclist and intermittent yoga practitioner....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918670/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

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