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Radical prostatectomy, incontinence at night, can't pee in day
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 4, 2023
Any tips on how to get rid of Urinary incontinence and infection?
On 22 march 2023 I had a radical prostatectomy after radiation. its been ruff. total incontinence. Have had a persistent UTI since bladder bag removed...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10 9:57am
HELP. when does incontinence stop after prostate removal?
Had my prostate removed and dealing with incontinence. done my research and know it could take from 2 months to year to maybe never. Please...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 26 10:49am
Post Prostatectomy Incontinence: When can I start bicycling again?
My first post here. I am 66 and had my robotic prostatectomy in August 2022. I have experienced progress with my incontinence and am at...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 16 2:56pm
What supplies did you have ready for urinary incontinence after RP?
Can anyone help with what type of UI supplies my husband may need in the days, weeks following his RP surgery? Best options/brands, what exactly...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 8 8:57am
What to expect after prostate surgery
Having surgery tomorrow to remove prostate and was thinking of going to work in 3 weeks but wondering how bad is the is the incontinence....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 22 hours ago
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
Husband's prostate cancer story
My 64 yr old husband was having urination frequency and enlarged prostrate. Visited the urologist for at least two years. His PSA was around 4,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 21, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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