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@joecontheroad Most of the research I read and my oncologist/radiologist, urologist says that most side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996908/

Discussion: Finished 28 Proton Therapies

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Posted: Jan 14, 2024

I’m 68 year old active man in relatively good health, no major issues prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984487/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Yes, I had a Prostatectomy in May of 2021 based on the recommendation of two Urologist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974009/

Discussion: Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I had RP about six months ago. Unfortunately, I still have UI daily even doing Kegel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953825/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

My urologist emphasizes Kegel exercises. I told him I do lots of sit ups and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942249/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I had RP in September 2016 with no radiation/ADT post surgery. 5 years later PSA bumped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926828/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

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Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Agree with web265. And, Kegel technique is important and if you have not had direction from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846173/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Not ranting; quite valid expressions of some of the challenges, disappointments and successes. Congratulations on your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793557/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

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Posted: Jan 7, 2023

Welcome @jammy. Great tips for @justmike74, especially since your experience was only 3 weeks ago. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776042/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

As far as follow-up treatments go, I would follow your urologist's recommendations and, if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741876/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

@ken1946 2 years ago I had the 20 high dose radiation .. plus just 1 Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296992/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer: sex drive after surgery or other treatments

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Posted: Mar 22, 2021

I am writing from Scandinavia. I had mine prostatectomy on 23rd Nov 2018. While catheter was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337065/

Discussion: I've lost all motivation, no sex drive, depressed. Ideas?

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Posted: Mar 15, 2021

I was 70 when I had RARP in 6/2024. At 3 months I was still figuring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475234/

Discussion: Alcohol after RARP

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Posted: Jan 5 1:58pm

Thanks. Will keep doing kegals, empty bladder, etc. I was on intermittent catheter for 20 years,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1442641/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced male orgasm urination or Climacturia?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2025

@disatisfied We're fairly close in age (I'm 61) and surgery date (13 months ago, for me)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434144/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy, no erections, use pump: Discouraged, any tips?

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Posted: Nov 8, 2025

@jeffmarc Thanks again for the clamp suggestion. I sent an inquiry about it to my urologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432214/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

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Posted: Nov 6, 2025

@davederousseau After my RARP is April, I was expecting or at least hoping for minimal or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429729/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

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Posted: Nov 3, 2025

I had RALP 12 months ago at UC Irvine Medical Center. I was 67 Gleason3/4 psa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425698/

Discussion: How much did you know about your Urologist before RALP?

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Posted: Oct 29, 2025

I am almost 3 years out since RARP and it took me almost 2 years to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418495/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2025

@jrs619 Thanks for your message. About 2-3 months ago, I shared a revelation that solved, at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405095/

Discussion: Night/Early-morning "anxiety" caused by need to urinate

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2025

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