Prostate Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,021 total results

Comments (957)

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

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

Discussion: Urge to urinate & pain and burning due to radiation: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Good question Mary . I am not a doctor so , no medical advise form me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148694/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

I definitely believe in kegels. I did Pelvic Floor PT before and after my RALP in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147591/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

My doctor said to wait a few days after the catheter was out to start Kegals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145351/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

My surgeon recommended 10 reps for 10 seconds, 4 times a day. I was only doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143315/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Don't be in a rush and expect to regain full continence for, at least, many months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135818/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I was told to wait a few days after catheter removal to start kegals, if that’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134883/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Kegels speed up the process. I could see a difference after several weeks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128824/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I did not have surgery, but opted for ADT and SBRT radiation. My urologist and RO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128576/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

I'm 70 and had bilateral NS RALP 2 months ago. I heard about kegals both on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128330/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

I'm 70 and reasonably fit (but not excessively so) at 5'11" and 187 lbs, and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116011/

Discussion: How to Minimize Side Effects of Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

I am 71 yo, now 2 months out from robotic radical prostatectomy. First night in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105654/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

I was 73 with 4-3 in two cores and 3-4 in two others all from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105154/

Discussion: Treatment options: radiation without ADT?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I had surgery 2 weeks ago at Mayo Clinic. I was able to sleep on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103480/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Tuckerp, so sorry to hear about things going on in your life. Best advice I heard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103220/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I was 73 when I had RP surgery. My doctor told me he had to cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084778/

Discussion: Treatments for long term incontinence after RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29, 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

You are asking very good questions. I had my proctectomy at age 59 with a Gleason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068893/

Discussion: Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Hi 'tuckerp', just a word to encourage you to try the kegels first for incontinence. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067578/

Discussion: Life after prostate cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

5681

1 hour ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

14684

1 hour ago

Aging Well

15103

8 hours ago

Bladder Cancer

1160

9 hours ago

Proton Beam Therapy

1598

10 hours ago