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Managing Incontinence After Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer

With all there is to think about when getting treated for prostate cancer, the idea of incontinence might not be high on your list. But if you’re undergoing radiation or surgery, there’s a good chance it will be. Incontinence is remarkably common for men following these treatments, but there are things you can do to manage your symptoms and return to more normal function. Today’s guest is a patient who’s gone through it all firsthand, and he’s here to share what he’s learned to help make your own care journey a little easier.

Taking Charge: A Man’s Guide to Staying on Top of Health Over 40

Turning 40 can feel like hitting a checkpoint in life. You’ve likely weathered a few storms, gained some wisdom, and maybe even started noticing a few new aches and pains. It’s the perfect time to take charge, prioritize your well-being, and set yourself up for decades of energy, strength, and longevity.
Men often put their health on the back burner—blame it on busy schedules, reluctance to go to the doctor, or simply not knowing where to start. But staying healthy after 40 doesn’t have to be complicated. It just takes a proactive mindset and a little bit of structure.

Something all men eventually face…

Mike Leventhal is straight up when he explains that there are three things all men eventually face: death, taxes and an enlarged prostate. He should know – as the Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men’s Health Network, Mike has spent his career helping men improve their physical and mental well being. Today he talks with us about caring for your prostate as you get older and, for those men who have had their prostates removed, how to manage the incontinence that’s usually associated with the procedure.