Prostate Cancer Support Group

My husband developed urinary retention after prostate radiation. He is self catherizing. Have gone to several urologist with no solution. Is there any device that...

Was diagnosed with Geason Score 8 Regional spread to 1 lymph node and 1 seminal vessel, coupled with Enlarged Prostate. Needed a Foley catheter ever...

Is anyone experiencing recurring urinary retention and pain in the urethra post Robotic assisted nerve sparing Radical Prostatectomy? After my husbands initial surgery he was...

My friend has metastatic prostate cancer and has had radiation, hormone therapy and oral medication. Cannot urinate. Has had catheter in and out several times....

Correct me if I am wrong: Assuming that a patient has a severely enlarged prostate and prostate cancer that is well-contained with the prostate, then:...

I have prostate cancer as well as urinary retention so I require a catheter. I am wondering if I should keep taking dutasteride. I can't...

One year post RALF still at < .01. Never had leakage after surgery just urinary retention issues, which I handled by avoiding eating or drinking...

I had both external beam brachytherapy for prostate cancer twenty years ago and am cancer free. I take Eliquis for congestive heart failure and for...

In the past several months I have had an occasional shock waking up wet. I don't understand why or what could be the cause. I...

My best friend followed my radical prostatectomy with his 5 months ago. He has an issue that his surgeon and urologist have never seen, so...

Hello, My dad (age 79) was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June. Gleason score 9. Needed a TURP in early September due to significant urinary...

After a Transperineal MRI fused Biopsy Test 5 weeks ago at Mayo: 19 cores biopsy done in January 2025 (Mayo) 5 - (4+3) Gleason 7...

This information came from Rick Davis in the weekly ancan.org newsletter. It’s really worth signing up for just the newsletters. I will be posting a...

Hey guys,I encourage you to follow the Mayo Clinic expert blog dedicated to prostate and men's health on Connect.- Men's Health Blog Mayo Clinic Urologist Sevann...

If I haven't posted this before, I'll repeat it.If you have an AUS or maybe even balloons on your urethra, be cautious of any catheterization....

Wish I had found this group much earlier, but thankful to have eventually found you all shortly after my RALP on 8/14/2025. My surgeon is...

I had radical prostatectomy 1 year ago and one month later experienced inflamation and pain at the end of the urinary tract. Initial diagnosis yeast...

I'm 74, in reasonably good health and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I've had a MRI, biopsy and PET scan. I have Gleason 3+4...

I had RARP recently and recovery has gone well. I was able to remain very continent after the catheter was removed and felt I was...

Will be traveling to Phoenix for an initial visit with Urologist for both BPH treatment and Prostate Cancer. The urinary/bladder retention is my most urgent...