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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
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Prostate Cancer Sucks-But good to celebrate victories big and small
I just had my post-surgery pathology consult with my doctor today after my radical prostatectomy surgery four weeks ago. Talk about apprehension and worry. The...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 24 9:37am
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Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?
How difficult was it to learn to use?I had another visit to the surgeon yesterday & showed him a spreadsheet from the last week, showing...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10 10:04am
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Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?
In April 2025 I had 28 days of radiation for prostate cancer which resulted in some continuing uncontrolled bowel incontinence. My doc said it would...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 7 4:40pm
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Insurance Denying PART of Surgery
I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this ridiculous denial and what, if anything, they were able to do to overcome it.My doctor, one of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2025
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Pelvic fascia-sparing (Retzius-sparing) technique for RP?
I am scheduled for RP soon, and have been trying to understand likely trajectory of overall recovery - and incontinence in particular - post surgery....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 24 7:14pm
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How good is Mayo Jacksonville for RARP?
Have you made goid experiences? If so, with which urologist? Do you know how many RARPs they performed and their statistics on ED/incontinence?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 5, 2025
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Requesting opinions on Pelvic Floor Trainers
Hello Everyone! Has anyone had experience with electronic pelvic floor trainers? It's all in the quest to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to improve urinary...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 19 11:29am
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Best adult diapers/pads for post prostate surgery
My husband is having his prostate removed soon and is very worried about managing incontinence. Please share what adult diapers/pads worked best for you (absorption,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 19, 2025
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Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Had surgery 8/14 having a hard time dealing with the incontinence. Catheter removed 8/21. I know it’s early but just wondering if others are having...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 1, 2023