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Most people seem to recover from incontinence and have problems again around 80. I assume exercising,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942225/

Discussion: Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

"Will radiation make urinary incontinence worse?" Almost for sure after RP, that is a yes. "If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926788/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

I did Kegels religiously before and after my RP and had zero incontinence issues. I attribute...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034998/

Discussion: HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Take a look at the TULSA PRO procedure. Less invasive, and you may well be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285714/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 9:25pm

71 had RARP in January. What has been stated so far is goo0 Lots of variance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305323/

Discussion: RARP scheduled: what to expect for recovery & day-to-day life?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 16 9:51am

You can try Wearever washable underwear. I used them for a while and my brother really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139884/

Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328904/

Discussion: Incontinence and coffee

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

Surgery will give you a detailed pathology report, as mentioned above, which could be very useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290075/

Discussion: Surgery or SBRT PSA 4.4; T1c.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 6:07am

Incontinence is a common side-effect from surgery; retzius-sparing surgery minimizes that risk. Here are a couple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076164/

Discussion: Retzius sparing surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I laughed at a simple meme. It showed a telephone operator with a caption: Incontinence Hotline!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137938/

Discussion: Prostate cancer humor?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

I recently started using Myrbetriq it reduced urgency and also reduced incontinence as @northoftheborder mentioned. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149727/

Discussion: Radiation causing constant urge to urinate and burning

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Hi @meda, a search on Google Scholar doesn't show any new information that I could see:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981656/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

My surgery was 15 years ago before they even thought of sparing nerves. As I mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244008/

Discussion: What is a Prostatectomy Like?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 5:25pm

Hot & sunny down in NZ. Summer's nearly here. But I'm stuck at home because this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175051/

Discussion: November glooms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

"Incontinence" is a relative term. I need to use shields in my underwear at night. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274851/

Discussion: "Sexual Problems" Top Concern After Prostate Cancer Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 12:05pm

congratulations on the PSA!!! I may not be correct but I feel like I am threading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309382/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21 10:17am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185521/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Thank you very much. My urologist said I would be fine at 12 weeks and treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308576/

Discussion: Is 76 too old for prostate cancer surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 20 11:29am

You are very welcome :). Are you doing Kegel exercises and some for core strengthening ?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320447/

Discussion: changes in penis appearance

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 6:15pm

Honestly, that was my #2 concern because I knew that in the absolute worst case, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255658/

Discussion: Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 2:49pm

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