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Leakage after Prostate Cancer surgery: Concerned about travel and pads
I am 77 years old. Had a robotic surgery in middle of Feb. 26.The surgery went smooth. Now I am having leakage issue after Catheter...
Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?
My Surgeon ordered some PT for me to complete Kegels etc. The PT gave me a Pee Log to complete. I have to monitor how...
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...
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...
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...
Post PT Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises
I just got done with my Dr. Approved PT for Pelvic Floor/Core Exercises. They gave me exercises to do on my own Kegels and some...
Any book or info suggestions about sexual health after prostatectomy?
Hi,I am almost to month 5 in my recovery, and able - with a penis pump and a couple of 5 mg tedafil pills -...
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...
Emotional Rollercoaster
New to this group. Had laproscopic surgery for prostate removal on 4/7/25. Diagnosis T2 N0 all within the prostate and some perineural involvement. Catheter removed...
Treatments for long term incontinence after RP
I am posting this on behalf of @phl6953, Replies should be sent to @phl6953. A simplified Chinese translation (Google Translate) is pasted below the English...
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...
A users guide to PCa treatment side effects
A dark, cynical, and painfully honest guide to treatment side effects—because someone has to say it. Treatments offer similar chances of survival. When you need...
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...
Advice wanted for upcoming RARP
Hey guys, I am having a RARP procedure done 2 weeks from tomorrow. I am asking those of you that have been through it if...
More incontinence questions, looking for similar experiences
My RP was about 3 months ago. I still have 0 control of urine when I'm standing/walking/moving, generally small amounts spurt out every minute or...
Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality
Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.To: PCa Support GroupFri, Aug 2 at 3:33 PMHey Support Group members,I just received the article below, which may be of interest...
DeCath day and 1st night without the catheter
Ya know, I had just figured out how to do the whole catheter thing without being completely awkward. Then, they yank it away from me....
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...
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...
RARP Scheduled After Transperineal Biopsy
Started my PC journey in Feb 2025 and so grateful for finding this support group and reading your stories/insights. My story (Age 56): following an...
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