Dr. Weinberg is dedicated to helping men reach their long-term health goals through education, clinical services, and ongoing support.

Many prostate cancer treatments, including radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy, can cause nerve damage in the areas surrounding the prostate including the bladder and the penile tissue. Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are common issues for men following treatment for prostate cancer. Most men experience changes in erections and bladder function following prostate cancer treatment. For many men, these changes are temporary, improving over time.

Dr. Weinberg focuses on providing comprehensive care to ensure that men facing prostate cancer not only have the best oncological outcomes, but also the best lifestyle outcomes. It’s important to know that you are not alone in your recovery journey. Dr. Weinberg is dedicated to helping men reach their long-term health goals through education, clinical services, and ongoing support. The ideal outcome is for men to regain erectile and bladder function as quickly as possible after prostate cancer treatment.

At three- and six-months post-treatment, you will meet with Dr. Weinberg to discuss your progress and to ensure your health goals are moving forward as planned.

Three months post-treatment:

  • Dr. Weinberg will assess your erectile and bladder function and compare it to your baseline function.
  • To aid in restoring your erectile function, you may start vacuum erection stretches that promote healthy blood flow to the penis.
  • You may discuss more advanced options for erectile recovery such as oral ED medications (e.g. Viagra, Cialis, etc.), penile injections, the use of a vacuum erection device, and/or penile doppler ultrasound. All of these therapies promote healthy blood flow to the penile tissue to help restore normal erectile function.
  • You will perform pelvic floor exercises to promote better bladder control.

Six-months post-treatment:

  • Dr. Weinberg will assess your erectile and bladder function and compare it to your baseline function and your three-month visit.
  • Dr. Weinberg will assess how close or far you are from your erectile and continence goals, and discuss potential surgical options if goals are not being met (e.g. penile implants or surgical incontinence therapies).
  • You can expect incremental improvements in erectile and bladder function over the next several months. Recovery typically plateaus at 12 months post-treatment.

For your convenience, Dr. Weinberg offers telehealth and in-office appointments. To begin your journey, make an appointment today.

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