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I am 71 and drink at least 60 ounces of iced tea daily. Tea is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158615/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I know exactly what you are saying and I too have anxiety, bordering on depression! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152839/

Discussion: One year past prostatectomy, in waiting mode.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

One more comment for the guys who are just beginning to deal with this issue, or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137187/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

My RARP was 9 weeks ago and was non-nerve sparing. Pathology showed Gleason 9 with cribriform...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134884/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

@pmclarksr -- I saw your question to @heavyphil and thought I'd weigh in as well since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132529/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

@phl6953 -- If you don't have access to youtube, maybe there's another similar site that'll have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128732/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@phl6953 -- Reading through my long response, I'm not sure if I directly answered your question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128619/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@phl6953 -- Since you asked, here's what I'm doing: I did kegals about 1 month before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128605/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Professional PT direction for proper Kegel technique helped me immensely. 1 visit preop (no time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104060/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Ok. I am exactly on your path. I had mine feb 8th 2021. I started ok...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103196/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I started one of the threads. I think its called life after prostate cancer. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075891/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I agree with trusam1 about stocking up. I made the mistake of buying pads and Depends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058222/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Two thoughts. First, don't "stock up" on large numbers of anything. Odds are if kegel's are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058215/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I had no leakage at all following my November RP. I believe that is due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049906/

Discussion: Do you know when you are leaking urine post surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I went with a RP in November, 2022 after biopsy confirmed Gleason 7 (4/3). I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041963/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I made the decision to have my prostate removed. Best decision I could have made. Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012948/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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

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