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I live in Canada , Why leave Australia ? We have travelled extensively all over Aus...

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Discussion: Cancer and travel health insurance: What coverage do you get?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

My bladder is fine - no incontinence even after salvage radiation. I guess in your case...

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Discussion: What to expect after prostate surgery: How bad is the incontinence?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

All good information (although I've never heard of ProAct. Do you have a link with information?)...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 1:11pm

Thankyou, guys. Awesome information. Sounds like the sling is a temporary - maybe in the hope...

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Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I also had RP w/radiation in 2015. The RP was easy enough but the radiation was...

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Discussion: Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 7:18am

Of course this is a decision for you and your doctor/s. I was using 7 -...

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Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 6:43pm

Hi. Sounds like we are bothers in this season of life. I have been thru the...

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Discussion: Cystectomy yes or no?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Here you go Peter. The AUS has been in use since the 70's and, supposedly is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249118/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 5:12am

An AUS is a bigger step than what I did 8 weeks ago by having a...

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Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 10:59am

I've tried a manual vac device but not for erection. Those went out with the nerves...

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Discussion: Anyone have issues with vacuum devises post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I think thats true on most sites. The ones commenting like myself have decided to seek...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087923/

Discussion: 3+3 - others' experiences and questions I should ask doc?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Scullrower. Finally, someone else with an AUS. I hope I can ask you a couple of...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Responding to a couple of @peterj116 questions: I had glue for the incision in the crouch....

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Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 8:01am

My expectation is that the device isn't activated for 6 weeks, to give the area time...

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Discussion: Recovery timeline following AUS

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 2:04pm

A couple of years ago, I attended a seminar about urinary incontinence and treatments for it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206742/

Discussion: Scheduled for a Radical Prostatectomy and having Second Thoughts

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 11:09am

The decision between a sling or an AUS depends on your degree of incontinence. A sling...

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Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Hello, Just a slight touch and my AUS opens up. Although I can activate the unit...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Hi everyone I had my prostate removed three years ago. Like everyone else posting here I...

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Discussion: Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 3:22am

I am with Kevin, they caught my cancer early, but it was spreading pretty fast. I...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed, intermediate risk: Not sure which direction to go

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 10:06pm

I'm stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, Gleason 4+4. After a radical prostatectomy and then damage to...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

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