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@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

Sorry...I am not familiar with a change to the "Guards" pads. I had the usual progression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1593546/

Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:27am

My preference is weight bearing and outside; so I walk also. I wear Hokas, Bondi 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901179/

Discussion: Gym vs Walking for weight control/stamina to counter ADT side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Wearing a Depend and a pad is much better and sounds much better than wearing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941092/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

First off not a Dr, just an old guy who had surgery for prostate cancer. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297586/

Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

I was still working when I was first diagnosed, and then had a RARP in 2015...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454993/

Discussion: Prostate cancer and work vs. retirement

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

Also a cyclist. Had SBRT and 6 months of ADT two years ago. Prostate was sensitive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1625998/

Discussion: Radiation vs Surgery Gleason 3+4=7, Long Term Side Effects (Cyclist)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 21 8:46am

@jeffmarc -- I had some leakage from the catheter. Not a lot, but enough to warrant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472738/

Discussion: What incontinence products do you all advise?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 9:18am

thanks rlpostrp I wear pads however sometimes I do wear the thicker ones so I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363847/

Discussion: perenium pain following RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2025

Hey @urdblfs A couple quick thoughts... "I would like feedback also on diet and exercise...most part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234986/

Discussion: Rising PSA years after radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2025

@sandguy I can answer that. Weigh a pad dry (measured in grams.) Write it down. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434914/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

Hi, I am so very glad you reached out. I have learned a lot on this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156623/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

@goolive1952 I have used the pad inside the Depends with success also, but there has to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912622/

Discussion: How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

@jayhoward0521 Incontinence is a problem every day not just when going dancing. My wife and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1632697/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 11:43am

I found the same issue if I let the pad get too wet and it seeped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919358/

Discussion: How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Me too. Bought a big box and used 1. I do wear a pad to bed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159060/

Discussion: Incontinance with coffee and alcohol

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

@jeffmarc Hope so, I just put the cover on my pickup bed and soak one pad.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1587902/

Discussion: Not Good News after prostate biospy when MRI didn't look too bad

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 31 7:49pm

I guess I should feel flattered that I look too young to have a pad in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450636/

Discussion: New opportunity for romance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

The treatment itself sounds excellent and his results so far are very encouraging. Only YOU really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219429/

Discussion: Is treatment for 88-year old Dad too aggressive for his age?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

Incontinence after prostate cancer surgery varies considerably. I did not have to wear a pad after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243872/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2025

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