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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
I am under radiation therapy: Am I… radioactive?
That’s a great question and the answer depends on the type of radiation therapy received. Radiation therapy can use high-intensity X-rays emitted by a device or by radioactive implants inserted into your prostate to kill cancer cells. External beam radiation therapy does not make you radioactive External radiotherapy involves the emission of radiation from an external source, […]
Are you still leaking urine?
Most men do not have permanent incontinence after prostate surgery. It is still important to know that the possibility of occasional or permanent urine leakage can happen after surgery. Knowing this will help you better cope with the situation if you are still leaking urine, and discuss it openly with your doctor. First, let’s talk […]
You have a urinary catheter? Here’s how to take care of it
You are wearing a urinary catheter after your radical surgery? This apparatus is a little uncomfortable, we agree, but it is invisible under your clothing and therefore should not be too embarrassing or annoying. You will have 2 drainage bags (or collector) and a catheter stabilizer. The catheter stabilizer holds the urinary tube in place […]
Did you say penis pump?
A penis pump is one of the few natural treatment options for achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfactory intercourse without causing side effects. First, you should know that the penis pump, also called a penile pump, vacuum pump or erection pump, is a wonderful accessory, provided you know how to use it and […]
The penile clamp to the rescue of male incontinence?
Knowing what type of incontinence you have, especially if you have been treated for prostate cancer, can help you find ways to treat this problem. But what about the penile clamp? They may seem unpleasant, but for some men, penile clamps, also known as “external compression devices”, can make a big difference. A little pressure […]
Persistent incontinence… When to consider surgery?
Continence is provided by 2 sphincters, the bladder neck sphincter (called the smooth sphincter) and the sub-prostatic or perineal sphincter (striated sphincter). This contraction length and strength varies from person to person. If you have persistent incontinence, read on. During a radical prostatectomy, the entire prostate is removed along with the bladder neck or smooth […]