Support Groups

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Lock icon Public Support Group
1,678 total results
Discussions (110)
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 2:57pm
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 4:54am
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 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 12:36pm
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 5:32pm
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: 6 days ago
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: 2 days ago
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
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 5:43pm
Medications or supplements for incontinence
Are there any medications or supplements to assist in ganning continence.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 20 10:34am
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 10:31am
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: Mar 4 9:39am
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 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: Apr 7 11:34am
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 7:10pm
Urethral Sling for Minor Stress Incontinence
Hi all, I have seen discussions around the Artificial Urinary Sphincter on this forum, but I am curious if anyone has experience with the "sling"...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2024
Change in Incontinence after Salvage Radiation
Incontinence after Salvage Radiation I had a RP in May 2018 and while my PSA post RP was undetectable, I did suffer from fairly significant...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
Long term incontinence after RP
How long does full incontinence last after removal of the prostate ? I’m at four months,doing kegels 3times daily.Lying down and sitting are ok but...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 27 1:07pm
What kind of incontinence product after RARP ?
I know that incontinence has different levels but in general - with what kind of product one should start ? There is an "underwear" type...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 11 8:49pm