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My experience doesn't really apply to your question. I had RP before radiation so flow was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806873/

Discussion: Benefits of Exercise During and Just Before Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

The blood filled ejaculations scared the crap out of me. I was totally unprepared. Basically tomato...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206407/

Discussion: Are you experiencing dry orgasm after prostate cancer treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 11:37pm

I’m 70, PCa diagnosis this past August, Gleason 4+3. MRI with contrast showed cancer contained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803238/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation + Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Communication issue? I began post op Kegel PT 1 week following catheter removal. Very helpful for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798351/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Jerry - thanks for your comments, and congratulations on regaining continence. The catheter comes out on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796649/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

@justmike74 , there can be a LOT of variables but I think my experience is pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775356/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Now, eleven days post-RALP, and with the catheter out almost three days, I find myself fully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744961/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

I agree with the previous comments: start kegals, a plastic bucket helped a lot, watch a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164618/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Wear a thick pad in your underwear if you leak during some of those exercises. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223092/

Discussion: A Strange And Personal Question

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 11:20am

I had my RALP in August of 22. Operation went well. PCa was contained in Prostate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814861/

Discussion: Tiredness after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Just Google pelvic floor therapist Phoenix, I just did and there's plenty out there. Just know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237558/

Discussion: mri result. what does this mean...i see doc tomorrow

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 12:12pm

It gets better slowly. “Patience is a virtue” doing kegles is important. Actually had the urge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209219/

Discussion: Day 3 after radical prostatectomy: Urge to urinate this soon normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 2:49pm

Hi does the book by Vanita Gaglani discuss kegel exercises to perform prior to surgery. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208958/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 9:58am

A basic evaluation isn't testing the elasticity, hydration, weak spots, tension - all things that indicate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240703/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 11:31am

You are so lucky to have your surgeon save those nerves with your RP. Most do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248716/

Discussion: My Gleason score is 7 - 3+4. How long can I live without treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 12:28pm

That would be great and thanks again. Just to clarify, I am Grade 3, Gleason 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198146/

Discussion: Gleason 7 (4+3) radiation, but ADT also? Over treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I agree with @web265; it's different for everyone. I was 70 in June 2024 when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190782/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

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 was basically continent as soon as the catheter came out. But I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233305/

Discussion: Kegel exercises: How many sets do you do per day?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:52pm

I find Easy Kegel - https://easykegel.com/ - to be really helpful, mostly for the reminders, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233505/

Discussion: Kegel exercises: How many sets do you do per day?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:50am

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