Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

Once I get the results of the MRI PSMA I have to meet with the surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236848/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 12:58pm

I had my RP just over 7 months ago. I used the Depends diaper, pads and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954310/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Everything was a variation on kegels (short duration and long duration) and core strengthening exercises. Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150936/

Discussion: Radiation causing constant urge to urinate and burning

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Be diligent in doing your kegels and make sure you are doing them correctly. It takes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856986/

Discussion: Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

That’s correct. I have some (few now) up and down days with minor leaks. If it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919263/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

My surgeon emphasized the need to do Kegels. I started doing Kegels for the six weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128539/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@edinmaryland this is so helpful! Some of this I have heard before and some I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266616/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 1:35pm

I think the challenge is that you can't see much from the outside with kegels. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176594/

Discussion: Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

It can take months and months to regain continence. Persistence with PROPER Kegels is the key....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161613/

Discussion: Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Couldn’t agree more. I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had ZERO incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208868/

Discussion: After catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 8:32am

I never had that issue, nor ED. I've written a few things on here about proper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275423/

Discussion: Successful RALP (Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:31am

Hi @bberger1955, I moved your questions about incontinences after radical protatectomy with resection of a neurovascular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984531/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

You started kegels 2 mos after surgery? I’m trying to do kegels but I can’t seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919308/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

5 months since for me bud. It gets better. I do 1,000 cruches a day for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985295/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hey Jerry, I started doing Kegels yesterday and don’t know if I over did it or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919836/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Hi! I did some Kegels yesterday and I seem to have leaked more for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919838/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Pelvic floor therapy (including kegels) can be a big help. If your insurance covers physiotherapy, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127646/

Discussion: Total inability to have an orgasm post radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Has any one tried Emsella Chair ? (I had HoLEP prostate reduction and still have stress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196972/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

It took me 9 weeks to gain total control again. Way too soon at 2 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206081/

Discussion: Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 12:37pm

I had my RP this past November. I echo all the comments made so far. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006403/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024