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TENS and Heating Pads for Prostatectomy Recovery
I had RARP recently and recovery has gone well. I was able to remain very continent after the catheter was removed and felt I was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
What is recommended first few weeks of radical prostatectomy recovery?
I'm just a week out of my RP recovery. Pain was under control, but I walked a couple of blocks 2x this week and felt...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 5, 2023
Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy
Just an update on my PCa Journey:Finally got the Robotic prostatectomy surgery last Wednesday:Today: Day 4Main issue was constipation, able to passed gas, felt pain...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 7, 2024
Open prostatectomy: How was your healing and recovery?
Next month I am scheduled to have an open prostatectomy. From your experience what has been your experience with healing and recovery? What have you...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 27 9:15am
Victoria & Melissa Talk Sexual Recovery Post Prostatectomy
Two ladies from Australia, one a nurse practitioner, the other a psychologist, talk about their speciality: helping men make a satisfying sexual recovery after prostatectomy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 18, 2024
Recovery prostratectomy: What should I expect? How long?
My husband will be having a prostratectomy. He is late 50s. Grade 4 prostrate cancer that involves the base of the bladder. He will have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 19, 2023
What YouTube videos helped you learn more about prostate cancer?
I watched quite a few videos from patients, regarding the prostate biopsy - which were a great help in knowing what to expect. It made...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
Any experience with Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP)?
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 January 12th. Just...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 19 5:36pm
Apalutamide May Up Post-RP Potency Recovery
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Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10 7:12pm
What incontinence products do you all advise?
I'm scheduled for prostatectomy in 3 weeks and want your opinions on the best products for incontinence during the recovery process. I want to get...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 10:54am
Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy
I was recently diagnosed with mid grade prostate cancer (Gleason 4+3). I was given option of either Proton Beam+Hormone treatment or nerve sparing prostatectomy. I’m...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 13, 2025
Anyone have any experience with NYU Langone?
I am currently considering prostate surgery at NYU Langone and would greatly appreciate hearing about anyone’s personal experiences with both the surgical team and the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 18 7:15am
1 year today! Had radical prostatectomy one year ago. Doing well.
Well, just looked at the date and realized I am 1 year post RRP. Overall doing well and Dr's tell me I am ahead of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 20 2:38pm
Cortisone shot in knee 5 weeks before prostatectomy
I am scheduled for prostatectomy at Mass Gen Brigham on 3/31. My question is about cortisone shots. I have torn meniscus and almost bone on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 19 12:21pm
PC treatment: Prostatectomy or Proton Beam Therapy
67, very healthy and fit. No symptoms. PSA creeping up in last few tests, 5.6 in latest. In recent biopsy 11 of 12 cores positive....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 22 11:40am
MA-RARP (Modified Anterior Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy)
Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on 3/12/2026. I have intermediate grade prostate cancer, PSA= 12.9, stage T3a, Gleason Score 3+4=7, Extracapsular Extension...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 20 7:01am
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 -...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 3 6:57am
Ventricular tachycardia post surgery, anyone else have this happen?
My husband had robotic prostatectomy in June. Great outcome and we're very happy so far regarding that. Healthy 68 yo guy is most all aspects....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2023
RALP on Thursday 5/22
Hi All, having robot assisted prostatectomy on Thursday. For any of you that have gone through this, looking for your words of wisdom/ advise on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2025
Prostatectomy scheduled at Mayo: more questions about what to expect
Will the Mayo Surgeon likely see me before the surgery, or just the Anesthesiologist?Will someone likely let me or my wife know generally how it...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 1, 2025