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Tango I am 59 surgery 6/12/23 so 7 month ago. Still wear light pad 24/7. Usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998223/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 8:57am

Last year, at age 72, I had RALP August 23. I had done several weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997531/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:38am

@kjacko, great thread! Thanks to your wife for that adjustment about not squeezing your cheeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969574/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

I am 57 and just had my 3-month post radical prostatectomy PSA check (Gleason 7 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827500/

Discussion: Who else is gonna kick P C'S ass?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

As far as follow-up treatments go, I would follow your urologist's recommendations and, if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741876/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

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

Agree with web265. And, Kegel technique is important and if you have not had direction from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846173/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

My urologist emphasizes Kegel exercises. I told him I do lots of sit ups and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942249/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I had RP in September 2016 with no radiation/ADT post surgery. 5 years later PSA bumped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926828/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

I had RP about six months ago. Unfortunately, I still have UI daily even doing Kegel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953825/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

@ken1946 2 years ago I had the 20 high dose radiation .. plus just 1 Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296992/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2021

I am writing from Scandinavia. I had mine prostatectomy on 23rd Nov 2018. While catheter was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337065/

Discussion: I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2021

I guess I really don't have a lot of advice to share, but want you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000863/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 8:23pm

Robo45vt, Best of luck on your surgery! 1. I'll suggest doing Kegel exercises before surgery; there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011510/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 7:20pm

I’m 68 year old active man in relatively good health, no major issues prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984487/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I had occasional perineal pain for most of the first year after my prostatectomy. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067440/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain, discomfort, tenderness along perineum post-RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:07pm

Yes, I had a Prostatectomy in May of 2021 based on the recommendation of two Urologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974009/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

@joecontheroad Most of the research I read and my oncologist/radiologist, urologist says that most side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996908/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 7:30am

@tango3652, I only had radiation (30 round proton) and that ended in July 2023. Every side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997452/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:00am

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