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Incontinance with coffee and alcohol
Just had prostatectomy last week. Dr. Did not have any diet restrictions. Now I read where caffeine and alcohol are hurtful for Incontinance. Anybody have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18 12:22pm
Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis
Looking for tips from anyone who has experienced bowel incontinence caused by radiation induced proctitis. My husband was diagnosed with radiation induced proctitis 2 years...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 21 6:06pm
Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?
I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but terrible incontinence (9 pads per day) after 10 weeks is getting me down. Given that I still...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 8 7:36pm
How long do side effects from prostate radiation last?
I finished my prostate radiation on 10/14/2024. The side effects started around 10/1. How long do the side effects go on? I’m experiencing incontinence and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 2 5:41pm
Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Had surgery 8/14 having a hard time dealing with the incontinence. Catheter removed 8/21. I know it’s early but just wondering if others are having...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2023
Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy
A 64 old with GS 4+3 T3B with a positive margin. Overall healthy. Urologist said it's high risk & aggressive. Had prostatectomy surgery in April...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
Peeing blood after going for walk
I am69 y/o had a radical prostatectomy on the 22 of march 2023. Catheter has been removed, still suffering from total incontinence. I do have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 19, 2023
Hernia surgery post prostatectomy
Anyone have experience with hernia surgery post prostatectomy? Evidently, the normally "routine" abdominal hernia surgery is much more complicated for those who have had prostate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 13 12:40pm
Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70
I am considering options of RP vs radiation for Gleason 9 Stage 2b cancer without metastasis or extension. Surgery says I am a good candidate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 12 9:46am
Cialis (tadalafil): Is it doing any good & how long to take it?
My physio recommended 5mg of Cialis per day.Apparently it assists with repairing/preventing scar tissue from forming (and helps with incontinence?)How do I know it's doing...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 20 5:55pm
Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.
I hope I'm not re-asking a common question... I recently got my prostate biopsy results back and had a Gleason score of 6 (3/3). I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2023
Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?
My 71 year old husband had prostatectomy surgery in August 2023 followed by 6 weeks of radiation therapy which finished the end of January this...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 4 6:53am
Prostate cancer recurrence: RT advised concerned about quality of life
After 10 years my prostate cancer has come back. PSA went from 0 to 0.4(from 0.2 to 0.4 in last 6 months). PET/CT TEST was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 4 12:43pm
Hill-walking/hiking after prostatectomy
Hi, had a radical prostectomy seven weeks ago, recovering really well, no incontinence, walking on the flat for a couple of hours causes no problems,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 17 4:43am
Post Op Recommendations
I'm scheduling my RALP for mid January. As someone who tries to be prepared for as many possible outcomes as I can, I want to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 19 10:14am
Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy
I was recently diagnosed with mid grade prostate cancer (Gleason 4+3). I was given option of either Proton Beam+Hormone treatment or nerve sparing prostatectomy. I’m...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 31 11:43am
Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?
Hello. Just wondering if anyone has a long-ish term experience with either the sling or AUS. I had a partial nerve sparing prostatectomy in 2018....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13 5:41pm
How do you deal with your friends' ignorance about your condition?
I have been open and frank with my golf and pickleball buddies about my incontinence after my RALP of several months ago. They have come...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 30 11:38pm
Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP
Hello there, in the span of a week I have had a biopsy with positive PC results and scheduling of surgery 8 days from now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 14 3:12pm
Post treatment update #3
Exactly 1 year since 45mg Lupron hormone therapy injection that was followed by 20 radiation sessions. 90 day post treatment PSA test showed no cancer...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 23 1:14pm