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Artificial urinary sphincter - not a rave review
This thing was activated 2 days ago. Does it take getting used to? I've been reading how it takes 2 or 3 pumps to work...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 28 12:42pm
Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy
Hi everyone, Has anyone had experience with having RASP? Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy? Outpatient surgery? Incontinence issues afterward? Recovery ease? Hubby is scheduled for surgery...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 26 7:52pm
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, 2024
Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery
My husband is having his prostate removed soon and is very worried about managing incontinence. Please share what adult diapers/pads worked best for you (absorption,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 19 8:13am
How good is Mayo Jacksonville for RARP?
Have you made goid experiences? If so, with which urologist? Do you know how many RARPs they performed and their statistics on ED/incontinence?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 5 10:47pm
What is a Prostatectomy Like?
It is living hell You wear a catheter for 7-10 days after surgery, Then the fun begins. You are now incontinent, and you must wear...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 4 9:39am
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 25 4:32pm
Prostate Aquablation Procept
I have metastatic prostate cancer that I'm being treated for so far with good results by injections of Lupron and taking abi with prednisone. I'm...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 28 10:15am
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
Insurance Denying PART of Surgery
I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this ridiculous denial and what, if anything, they were able to do to overcome it.My doctor, one of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16 8:04am
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, 2024
Who's Used Ram Pathak at Mayo Jacksonville for Tulsa Pro?
Discussed both removal and Tulsa Pro with Dr Ram Pathak at Mayo Jacksonville for my localized Gleason 3+4=7 cancer, PSA 4.5. Have been on AS...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22 11:38am
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
perenium pain following RARP
six months out, (RARP end of January) still battling incontinence, have had recent bouts of perenium pain About two weeks ago it was very painful...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 4 7:26pm
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
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, 2024
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 16 8:35am
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: Apr 2 4:21pm
Sling (or other treatment/prodedure) for climaturia following RP
I had a RP just over 3 years ago for G9 and subsequently had triple therapy plus whole pelvic radiation for oligo metastatic disease. My...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 5 7:20am
Jan 31st will be 2 years since my non nerve sparing RARP
Incontinence has been very minimal (maybe 3 or 4 ml per 24 hours) but my bigger issue is that of urge. I have been occasionally...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16 1:50pm