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I wonder if lengthening the interval from alternate days to two days per week or once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304696/

Discussion: SBRT (MRI) Side Effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2025

Hi, how many radiation treatments did you have and any bowel or urinary issues? Thanks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745641/

Discussion: After recurrence, what else besides radiation and 6 month Orgyvx (ADT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Rectal bleeding, bowel incontinence currently 10 months later, urinary incontinence. The gift that keeps on giving.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466315/

Discussion: What side effects did you experience after salvage radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

@mirsy, how is recovery going from the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) surgery? How are YOU doing?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463988/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

@brianjarvis Yes, used Barrigel. Was done at Mayo. First time anything other than urinary issues.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463774/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

My biggest fear with my high dose brachytherapy surgical procedure was the urinary catheter placement and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491695/

Discussion: Anybody here ever refuse to be catheterized through their urethra?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 9:38am

@neilmartin I did the five proton sbrt. Space Oar inserted. I have had no bowel issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518321/

Discussion: After radiation: Anyone have a small amount of bleeding from rectum?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 7:05am

@quantumflow, welcome to Connect. You mention near-term urinary and ED issues. How are those issues for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319240/

Discussion: Anyone had the 5 treatment proton therapy for prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2020

Regarding MRILinac procedure: Since FEB of 23, how is your urinary function, bowel impact, and erectile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348902/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

I have medical ID bracelet. Says no catheter on 1 line. Next line says artificial urinary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253677/

Discussion: ProACT vs AUS (Artificial Urinary Sphincter): Which did you choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

@bjroc Do you notice an improvement in urinary stream strength or ability to urinate after your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427286/

Discussion: Who saw Dr. Ram Pathak at Mayo Jacksonville for Tulsa Pro?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

Yes, I am not only interested, I am a patient with urinary incontinence, and I really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275411/

Discussion: Alternative incontinence treatments?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

PS: ever consider an artificial urinary sphincter? AUS 800 solved my post- prostatectomy incontinence completely.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377958/

Discussion: foley catheter very uncomfortable

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

@tdoriausername it is a genetic test which will tell you if you are likely to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496255/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 10:08am

Hello @160972, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @budisnothome and @firespooks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797901/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

I have an an artificial urinary sphincter (2023). It works great and allowed me to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157198/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2024

@psychometric I had not read or heard of the reasons that a radiation oncologist would turn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284983/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2025

I have read that 10-15% of SBRT may have not only acute urinary symptoms which subside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279984/

Discussion: Urinary Retention after Prostate Radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

UPDATE: My surgeon is somewhat concerned and he is certainly evidence-based. Our initial concurrence is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533494/

Discussion: Healing process following a urinary sling and penile implant

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

@thehowlingdog, I see that a clinical trial is currently recruiting participants to test the Emsella chair's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762011/

Discussion: BTL Emsella chair: Does it help for incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022