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@bobby1313 I had surgery . It appeared contained in the prostate. Post op confirmed containment. 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453316/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

A stricture can be dilated with a balloon. It doesn't remain inside, it inflates. Safe and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341488/

Discussion: Non-irritating Incontinence Products

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

My urologist recommended the book "Life After Prostatectomy and other urologic Surgeries; 30 days from incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096665/

Discussion: Stress Incontinence Running after Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Reply To: @sandguy A target would normally be where an MRI showed that there was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340676/

Discussion: Brachytherapy or Prostatectomy? How did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

@colleenyoung I had surgery on Dec 10th. No further treatment yet-other than tadalafil to increase blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471357/

Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

I had 2 cores of cancer, one @3+4. After talking with a number of people, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506236/

Discussion: I want to learn more about side effects of robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 9:09am

My doctor just said this situation is good time to perform operation, because there could be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001436/

Discussion: The situation after Zytiga

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Look for my recent (June 20, 2025) post about an incontinence clamp. You sound like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331423/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

@readandlearn Modern radiation techniques cause very few incidents of incontinence or bladder issues. Just by perusing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471559/

Discussion: Would you recommend proton therapy vs surgical removal of prostate?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

How late is too late to even begin rehab? I'm still struggling with incontinence & waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209188/

Discussion: Advice on Penis pumps

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

I had a RALP in Aug 22. Gleason 4 + 3. Contained in Prostate. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852995/

Discussion: Gleason 8. High risk. Prostate swelling-cancer is contained for now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

@surftohealth88 My first PSA post RARP was 0.080 which is a good number! :) My Incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404571/

Discussion: Post RARP routine physical and blood work

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

I'm 67 and had RP in November. In my case they found the cancer was more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344253/

Discussion: 48 Hours Away from RARP, needless to say nervous about it!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

You just don’t hear about people becoming completely incontinent and having to put in a catheter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339399/

Discussion: Prostate Aquablation Procept

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

My father died of prostate cancer at 87. When I was diagnosed at 62 it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142633/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

At the outset, everyone's journey is different. My urologist said my incontinence would improve and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200407/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Drinking water - to the point of forcing it down - is essential after surgery. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526147/

Discussion: Still Leaking after Robotic Surgery: Thoughts on water intake

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 2:53pm

I'm 7 weeks out from my RARP at Mayo in Phoenix. Unfortunately, due to the aggressiveness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123979/

Discussion: Sex After Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Radiation cystitis and radiation proctitis. Gross hematuria. Lots of bleeding and blood clots. Hyperbaric oxygen chamber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855283/

Discussion: What are the common side effects after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

Do those Kegels! I did them religiously for three weeks before my surgery and daily after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198561/

Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

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