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How long were you Incontinent? How did it come back for you?
I realize this is different for most patients but I am fully incontinent after 3 weeks and often hear people say they didn't have the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 26, 2023
Non-irritating Incontinence Products
I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation 25 years ago then developed a stricture six years later. A stent was implanted into my urethra...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Prostate Cancer Incontinence: What products do you use? Tips?
My husband had successful prostate cancer surgery in 2003 at age 53. In 2025 at age 77 he is becoming more incontinent but he feels...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 11, 2025
Incontinance with coffee and alcohol
Just had prostatectomy last week. Dr. Did not have any diet restrictions. Now I read where caffeine and alcohol are hurtful for Incontinance. Anybody have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 18, 2024
Incontinence and coffee
71 y.o had RARP in January, nagging incontinence since however I can see improvement, less leakage, better in the mornings, dry at night Still, I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 20, 2025
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: Mar 10 7:59pm
foley catheter very uncomfortable
My husband had a foley catheter inserted 1 week ago in the ER. He had prostate surgery about 20 years ago and as a result...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 27, 2025
What are the best incontinence clamps post-surgery?
The major side effect from my prostatectomy last year has been incontinence, which unfortunately has not improved despite consistent pelvic floor exercises. Occasionally during the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 1 day ago
Incontinence during/following treatment?
Anyone having issues with urinary or bowel incontinence? I completed 44 radiation treatments of prostate and pelvis in April and am on month 7 of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 7, 2025
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...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 1 day ago
incontinence and emsella chair
has anyone post RARP had any experience with the emsella chair.? My PT warned me against it. and the only other review I have run...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
Alternative incontinence treatments?
I'm about ready to consider alternative approaches to incontinence. RP surgery was 14 weeks ago, and I had had 3+ weeks of physical therapy and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 7, 2025
How could they get my diagnosis so wrong.
August 8, 2022 diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic PC. GS 8, Cancer spread to lymph nodes, seminal veseciles, and bone. After 8 months of ADT...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 20, 2023
Washable incontinence underwear
Has anyone tried these? I'm just using a light pad (10.5 months after surgery) but the washable underwear would seem like a better option. I'm...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 3, 2025
Medications or supplements for incontinence
Are there any medications or supplements to assist in ganning continence.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2025
Issues with ProACT incontinence value
For those that are not familiar with ProACT. It is used to aid in reducing incontinence and works quite well. It is something like the...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 21, 2025
Improving Incontinence Post Therapy
This is an anecdotal personal experience/observation but it may be of help to some experiencing continued/increasing incontinence. I had a RP in 10/21. Prior to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 22, 2025
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: Jan 9 1:50pm
Health tips: Incontinence and sexuality
Vetter, Richard J., Ph.D.From:rvetter@mayo.edu To: PCa Support GroupFri, Aug 2 at 3:33 PMHey Support Group members,I just received the article below, which may be of interest...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2024
Incontinence products questions: Pull-ups vs. diapers, pads and guards
Figuring out incontinence products to order for post surgery. Seems like the Tena products are a good way to go. • For first phase of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 11 hours ago