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@onestepmore Incontinence is different and if is the main concern has a specialized surgery called “retzius-sparing”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463100/

Discussion: No erection after 5 years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

He had radical prostatectomy 11 years ago. it had a relapse 1 month ago. İ have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225497/

Discussion: Received MRI Results Today

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

@retireditguy Hello - you are the first to mention "penile rehab." You say your incontinence was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483711/

Discussion: PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 9:33am

@paulbwatertownct Perhaps talk to your urologist about this. Good to know there are options if the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442528/

Discussion: 7 weeks after RARP, feeling frustrated, depressed, waiting to improve

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

My surgeon told me that I was a bit old at 75 for surgery, & referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512423/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 10:05pm

@lsk1000 Actually, the AUS is one device you can use if you’ve had radiation. I’ve watched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1423204/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2025

There are multiple variables associated with incontinence. My urologist recommended a book by Vanita Gaglani "Life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459058/

Discussion: Is it normal for incontinence severity to come and go?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Thanks for sharing. It's been my observation that most men regret having radical prostatectomy and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234074/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

In my case, back in October 2023, at 68 y/o, I faced a Gleason 7 (4+3)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487300/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 11:28am

Most of my friends that had immediate risk PC decided on radiation and have had few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420521/

Discussion: time to decide and I'm stuck....

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2025

@rlpostrp I cant disagree. Exactly what I did. Dr suggested AS on a gleason 6 3+3....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416413/

Discussion: Where are all the people on Active Surveillance (AS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

I am almost 3 years post RP, 71 years old. Have never gained complete continence. Almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061228/

Discussion: Kegals forever?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Had RP at age 69. Agree to get a very experienced surgeon at a COE. Suggest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046011/

Discussion: Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

Short story: RARP 18 months ago, complete incontinence since despite Kegels and PT and only got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901233/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I'm new to this group. I was diagnosed in Jan 2022. I was a Gleason 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725221/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2022

@readandlearn Mostly agree with this post. The surgery in itself is almost a non-event. The most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505805/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 3:10pm

With what you have going on now with incontinence, it Is unlikely to change in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515222/

Discussion: Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 3:30pm

@sandguy @jmhabo said the following “ I'm currently 3 weeks post radical prostatectomy and dealing with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435222/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Not: My decision to have surgery was right for me

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

I cannot agree more with this post. I am so glad more guys are getting better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340877/

Discussion: How long after catheter removal did you start Kegels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

I didn’t during treatment but did soon after. It had a big, negative impact on incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481851/

Discussion: Occasional alcohol during radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 6:29am

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