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Question you wished you had asked before your Prostatectomy
I've made a list of questions to review with my Dr. regarding my upcoming Prostatectomy. I don't know what treatment they will want to do...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 12 7:55am
After catheter removal
Catheter removed yesterday. Now it begins. It was painless and quick. What is now evident is how much fluid passes thru your bladder. I am...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 14 12:14pm
Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?
Its only been since December 7 that I've been in PT and recently began tracking using the 24 hour pad test. Since February 11 the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7 11:34am
Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising
I've had radiation, then dry orgasm, but more recently the pulsation of the orgasm is disappearing too. So I figured the answer might be kegels....But...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 20 3:59pm
Leakage after Radical Prostatectomy
Surgery was 9/17 - 10 days later catheter was removed - had single port surgery - issue is severe leakage anytime walking. Started kegels a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1, 2024
Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal
Catheter was just removed after radical prostatectomy, and working on improving continence. 2 qx: 1) right now, kegels are a bit uncomfortable / painful …...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 22, 2024
Pelvic Floor muscle training post-prostatectomy
I hate incontinence and have been spending some time researching treatmentone issue that has come up has to do with how many Kegels a day...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 5 8:35am
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 18, 2024
Should an Oncologist be involved?
At this point I am scheduled for radical removal in very early May. My Urologist advises this is my best option. I'm 60 no other...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 15, 2023
My RARP experience
I would like to share my experience about my RARP. I was 57 (turned 58 two days ago) and had PSA of 4.3 and was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 4 10:53pm
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: Mar 24 3:54pm
Seminal Vesicle Invasion & PR22/MIDS/SPORT Trials ADT & ART
Hello all, Thanks for reading. My father is 63 close to 64. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer (acinar adenocarcinoma) late last year 2022. We...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2023
Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy
My prostatectomy was 3 months ago. My incontinence has been complicated by an unrelenting urgency to pee. Oddly, it's most acute right after emptying my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 9, 2024
Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months
Hello allFirst post allJuly 8th I had RP surgery at University of Chicago hospital.As weeks/months go bye and NO improvement in leakage I’m starting to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 24 8:08am
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, 2024
Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality
Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.From:rvetter@mayo.edu To: PCa Support GroupFri, Aug 2 at 3:33 PMHey Support Group members,I just received the article below, which may be of interest...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2024