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I have been dealing with incontinence issues since my RP in 2018 and Salvage Radiation in...

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Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 9:39am

I’ve used Depends pads and briefs, but find Tena pads much better. Their maximum absorption pads...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 10:14am

@johnnyz - In my completely non-professional opinion, it’s never to early to start your pelvic floor...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 2 4:25pm

I use jockey shorts as well. The best brand of pads, IMO, are Tena. They have...

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Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

@david1643 Good point. New pads vs. old pads. That old pads causes less irritation for you...

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Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27 6:45am

I have used the Walgreens Certainty Mens pads level 5 and they have worked well for...

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Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 8:11pm

@clevelandguy Have you looked into the Tena pads? Not very thick, but very wide and very...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 12:33pm

@marexroat Try the Tena pads. They work quite well. Amazon has them. Very absorbent. I’ve heard...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 8:15pm

Jockey shorts with Tena Pads work really great. You can get the pads on Amazon.

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Discussion: Best underpants after prostate removal to protect from leaking?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:07pm

@anonmike I agree. Based on the brand reputation, I bought the new pads, and they are...

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Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 5:52am

My winning combination after my catheter was removed was a Depends pull-up fitted with a Kroger...

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Discussion: Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 9:31am

I started using protective underwear and pads just this year, so I have no experience with...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 11:05am

If it’s the pad that resembles a shield, yes. They do appear thinner but my experience...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 6:42am

Since everybody is mentioning pads - are those like "Tena" pads for man ? What absorbency...

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Discussion: Any recommendations for specialist in incontinence post prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

Okay here goes….. take a look at female urinary pads. Much larger and hold much more....

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Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19 11:39pm

I have been using the Depends Guards Maximum pads for approximately 8 years. I experimented with...

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Discussion: Depends pads. Old vs new

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 1:37pm

All the pads have sticky tape on one side and easily fit inside boxer shorts. No...

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Discussion: Best underwear?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2024

Tena pads really are a good pick. Others in this forum have recommended them in the...

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Discussion: Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 11:09am

I read all of your comments. I've been dealing with incontinence for 10 years since my...

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Discussion: Leakage around the sides of incontinence pads? What's better?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 4:32pm

Another Tena endorsement.Men’s Sensitive Extra Coverage. 90 pads for $39.99 on Amazon ($.44/pad). Since these pads...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025