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Seminal vesicle urinary reflux
I recenly had a PSMA scan which lit up my right seminal vesicle like a spotlight....naturally doctors were concerned about metastasis for my prostate cancer....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 11 11:52am
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
Urinary Retention after Prostate Radiation
My husband developed urinary retention after prostate radiation. He is self catherizing. Have gone to several urologist with no solution. Is there any device that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 15 4:35pm
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - A Review
OMG I just got kicked in the balls by a kangaroo. I haven't been I this much mental torture since one of my girls made...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 4, 2025
Urinary Retention after Biopsy and continuing
Was diagnosed with Geason Score 8 Regional spread to 1 lymph node and 1 seminal vessel, coupled with Enlarged Prostate. Needed a Foley catheter ever...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 15, 2023
Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?
Has anyone here had the above procedure done and if so are you happy with it. The Urologist is recommending it for my 80 yr...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 20 10:42am
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, 2025
Urinary sphincter implant and bicycle riding?
Has anyone on the thread had a urinary sphincter implanted? I am curious as the diagram indicates the controller is implanted in the Scrotum sack...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 30 6:58pm
Considering an Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS): Need advice
I had a prostatectomy in 2013, followed by radiation in 2013 and more radiation in 2024. My leaking has continued to worsen. My new urologist...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 30 5:45pm
Urinary issue after a year of no issues for 6 months
I was surprised after no issues for six months now I have to be careful at night is this unusual, also on another subject am...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 12, 2025
Recent, occasional night time urinary incontinence.
In the past several months I have had an occasional shock waking up wet. I don't understand why or what could be the cause. I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2023
Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy
Is anyone experiencing recurring urinary retention and pain in the urethra post Robotic assisted nerve sparing Radical Prostatectomy? After my husbands initial surgery he was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 19, 2022
UTI (urinary tract infection) and prostate cancer
Has any one developed a UTI from the removal of the prostate? I m set to have my prostate removed on 2/15/24. I developed a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 23 6:21am
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: Aug 26 11:16am
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
Looking for options urinary retention after EBRT and brachytherapy
My husband had 28 sessions of EBRT and brachytherapy following in January and is still dealing with urinary retention. He had a catheter on and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 13 11:09am
Does your Artificial Urinary Sphincter AUS800 leak?
I know there are a couple of guys that have helped me in the past, My AUS has been activated for only 2 months. It...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?
Went to emergency room last nite - he could only pee in little drops and his bladder was full. The urologist met us there and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 12 9:35am
Healing process following a urinary sling and penile implant
(Non-Mayo Clinic surgery> Two weeks ago I had a urinary sling and penile implant inserted post three-year robotic prostatectomy. While my surgeon assures me all...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 23 10:38am