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unable to empty my bladder after 7-8 trips to the bathroom per day.
I'm up 3-4 times a night and 7-8 times during the day. My Dr doesn't seem to be very concerned although he did a TURP...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 21, 2025
unusual bowel movement
I am cancer free now. 7 months after RP. two readings at 3 and 6 months both < .01 . Not wearing pads or diapers....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2025
What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?
I know that incontinence has different levels but in general - with what kind of product one should start ? There is an "underwear" type...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 21 9:58pm
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 22, 2025
A different kind of scanner
I haven't posted here before in any meaningful way; but want to thank everyone for sharing their stories, and their knowledge, which I have found...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2025
What I’ve learned in the 6 weeks since my RARP
This is my attempt to compile what I‘ve learned and tips/tricks to help cope with RARP and its side effects (while it's still fresh). Much...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13 1:03pm
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: Feb 3 1:06pm
Bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Pros and cons?
I’m 71 and deciding on a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter. Visiting surgeon next week for more details and discussion. I’ve read the AUS...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2025
Not everyone has long-term incontinence after prostate cancer surgery
I know many new members come on this board to research surgery, active surveillance and Radiation treatments after their diagnosis. This post is for those...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 9 hours ago
Catheter questions, pre-and post-OP: Your insights?
Hello,I am new to this forum and have read many messages and replies. It seems everyone has a different experience and the conversations reflect that....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
Type 2 Diabetes, Jardiance, Boxer briefs, and Shields = Infection
As a post-prostatectomy, Type II Diabetic, I have had an unexpected negative outcome to improving my urinary continence, that I wonder if anyone else who...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 3 9:25pm
Two years post proctectomy with pelvic floor pain
Hello, I had radical proctectomy via da Vinci robot two years ago. At first, I was fully incontinent, using 10 pads per day for about...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 17 8:36pm
What kind of specialist should i contact?
i am a 79-year-old male, i had prostate cancer in 2001 and again in 2005 (2005 prostate was frozen), because of radiation treatments in 2001...
Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch
Last active: Nov 28, 2023
Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?
This is my first question/post so please excuse me as I a new at this. I am 58 and have had an RP in October...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 13 11:01am
Proactive Post-Op Shopping List
This is a topic I never imagined in my life I would write! I'm being prudent and getting prepared for post-op. Hope for the best,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 2 1:30pm
Leaking now thirteen years later
I haven’t been on a forum since approximately 2013 when I elected to have a robotic prostectomy at The University of Pennsylvania with one of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 12:45pm
Internal Pain 1 Year After Prostatectomy
I am 71 years old, in good health and still run 4 or 5 miles several times each week. I had RALP one year ago...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 11, 2022
Post Surgery Incontinence
I am a 69 year old man in generally good health. I had davinci robotic prostate removal surgery 5 days ago. I am still on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 23 hours ago
Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation
I completed SBRT in June 2024. I still feel some mild pain in my prostate area when sitting. It's not painful enough to require any...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 4 4:15pm
Internal Stitches in your Pee Post Surgery-Docs Should Tell Us!
So, I was concerned today as I saw a small spot of dark blood in my pad. Just a tiny spot. I kinda ignored it...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 9 5:09pm