Many prostate cancer survivors develop incontinence after undergoing surgery due to damage to the urinary sphincter. This damage is often unavoidable.

A new type of sling, called the AdVance sling, involves a thin strip of mesh, between incisions on the inner thigh, which is then passed beneath the bottom of the urethra to increase support where tissues have been weakened. This can help prevent leakage of urine when abdominal pressure increases.

Dr. Allen Morey of UT Southwestern says that this low-risk procedure can "offer men a chance to return to their daily activities with minimal to no pain," instead of coping by restricting activities or fluid intake.

Mike's fifth article chronicling his journey through prostate cancer starts off "My name is Mike and I pee my pants". He says that his fear of dying and concerns about his sex life all fade in the background because of this side effect from surgery. Low Blow: One man's battle with prostate cancer is Mike Stuckey's, a writer for MSNBC.com, online journal telling about the triple whammy men face when diagnosed with prostate cancer. Incontinence, impotence and death.

Mike was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 49. His PSA test was out of normal range and a biopsy was performed to confirm the cancer diagnoses.

Mike has a funny way of putting things. His writing is very witty and insightful. He talks about his fears and what runs through his mind at night. Mike tells us "I love peeing when I want, in a toilet or on a tree and I don't want it dribbling down my leg at other times." Mike thinks its the absolute worst that he has to decide his own cancer treatment. Then he tells us how selfish he feels knowing he is lucky to have choices available.

I think this is a great resource for prostate cancer survivors and also other survivors of different cancers. Mike gives us the real deal but in a charming way.