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Hi I am 75 and had a full prostatectomy at 72. I was incontinent for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190811/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

Just for starters, If you have one 4+4 you are a Gleason 4+4 Which means it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324337/

Discussion: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 11 hours ago

yes. I agree. I did not use Mayo clinic. But I doubt it would have changed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142605/

Discussion: Testosterone Replacement Therapy after RALP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 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

That was a great, thorough summary. It doesn’t matter now, but I’m curious whether you had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323095/

Discussion: Don’t know what I don’t know…diagnosed 5/13/25

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Just a few observations about your post. Most men don't have long term ED and incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203446/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 5:56am

I had rlp in September 2018 with Gleason score 10 and still don't have good urine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921513/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Core workouts are any workout that really torches your abs, obliques, back and lower body (as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238096/

Discussion: It's Official I have Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 9:37am

I cant really give you advice. I did not ask anyone when I first started except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075114/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Good info and discussion above. My choice was Depends briefs to start out. But I was,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139646/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Erika, many thanks for the information which I have just read. Must research urethroplasties, of which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317730/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Dec 29, 2020

My RARP was 9 weeks ago and was non-nerve sparing. Pathology showed Gleason 9 with cribriform...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134884/

Discussion: Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

caryg1955 I totally agree with hammer101's post. I followed a very similar thought process when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113381/

Discussion: Gleason 6 But high decipher score.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

2020; age 75, PC localized to 1 lobe, score 3+4. I wasn’t a good candidate for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947535/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

After reading some of the posts regarding incontinence after a prostatectomy, I feel like sharing my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778261/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Hello, You’re tests results are almost identical to mine. My PSA was 4.2. At age 73,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892620/

Discussion: What can I expect after radical prostatectomy surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

My urologist was not a font of information either. My PSA levels went from 4 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738579/

Discussion: Shrinking penis after surgery and radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Incontinence issues are correlated to age, skill of surgeon, extent of disease and preparation and how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064146/

Discussion: What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Hi, lots of good questions. There isn’t a one-best path. I’m 73 and had surgery on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709383/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

Incontinence is a highly variable outcome and you should prepare accordingly. The kegels and core strengthening...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216219/

Discussion: Pad (for leaking) recommendation after prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 8:11am

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