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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: Jun 7 3:19pm
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, 2024
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
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
Considering Creating A Companion Cancer Site
After going through this journey there are some things that I found very helpful, especially here, but also some things that were lacking that could...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 9 2:58pm
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: Apr 28 8:07pm
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
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: Aug 14 3:46pm
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
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
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
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: 3 days ago
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
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
Breathing and kegel exercises
In preparation for an upcoming prostate surgery within weeks, I have pro-actively started kegel exercises to minmize the impact and duration of incontinence post-surgery. Different...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 2 3:02pm
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
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
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 20, 2024