Hi can anybody recommend anything my dad can get to help with bladder issues after radiation finished in December he is some times not getting to the toilet in time and is not getting much sleep on night is on tables to help but is not going anywhere due to this issue has a bottle and blue card and Radar key, was thinking may be a portable bag ? If anybody can offer any advice so he can be more at ease to go out
Hi Tashma
I'm sorry to read that your dad is suffering with bladder issues since having radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
I thought I'd suggest that you also post this question in the prostate cancer group, which I can see that you've joined, as you'll then connect directly with other men who might have had this problem.
Anne
Hi Tashma . I am from the bladder group where incontinence crops up now and again. As well as the normal pads, some men use condom catheters or sheath catheters. This is like a condom with a tube going to a leg bag. Not used one myself but there is plenty of info online regarding these. Best wishes.
Hello Tasma, I have used convene catheters, very easy to use and reliable though you will need to get the right size sheath for your dad, also contact Macmillan and ask for an toilet access card it's the same size as a bank card and says, due to my cancer treatment i need urgent access to a toilet please can you help, i have only been refused once,
Eddie
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