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What you can do to help with bladder control during & post treatment.

Try to maintain a urination schedule.

Keep a bladder diary.

Prepare ahead and empty your bladder (even if you don’t think you need to) before leaving the house, getting in the car, or going to bed.

Try bladder retraining techniques.

Strengthen your pelvic muscles with pelvic floor exercises called Kegels which help strengthen the muscles that control urination.

Balance your fluid intake.

Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine which may be irritating to the bladder.

Make dietary modifications by limiting your intake of carbonated drinks, dairy products, acidic foods (e.g., citrus fruits, tomatoes), spicy foods, vinegars, chocolate, sugar, and artificial sweeteners.

Eat foods that have a calming effect on sensitive bladders including pears, bananas, green beans, squash, potatoes, lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, bread, and eggs.

Increase the amount of fiber and fluid in your diet if you are constipated.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle by getting in regular physical activity at the level you are capable of and build better exercise capacity.

Tell your cancer care team about all your medications including herbal and OTC meds.

Use incontinence products such as pads to help keep active and comfortable.

Talk with your doctor about surgical and medical options that can help with bladder function.

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