Side Effects
Start or join a conversation about the side effects of prostate cancer treatments. For more information on treatments and side effects, click here.
Radiation toxicity
Pin post
Report postRadiation toxicity
I am 9 months post ebrt.I had an initial 5 week flare after treatment stopped.I had 39 treatments at 78 Gy
Over the last 3 months the flare symptoms have flared again and are getting steadily worse
The pain is intolerable,my stream is restricted and I can only pass about 50 ml at a time
I
My GP sent a letter to adem Crosby centre requesting an urgent review yesterday.It gets so bad that I break down in tears even at the doctor’s yesterday. I alone in having these symptoms os do others have the same experience?
[reactions id="11865" type="post"]
2
Comments (2)
You are not alone, Roper.
Hope that you have received the urgent attention that you deserve from your treatment team.
Radiation induced stricture of the ureter, urethra , and bladder neck are common EBRT side effects and can cause painful blockages of the waterworks. Much like kidney stones but much harder to treat.
Let us know how you make out!
Dear Roper01593
Thank you for posting your message on the Online Community.
You might find it useful to start with the links below for further information.
https://www.prostate.org.au/bladder-function/
If you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Telephone service.
We can help provide more information about treatment options and support for you and your husband
You can reach us on 1800 22 00 99 (ask to speak to a nurse), or follow the link to request a call back https://www.prostate.org.au/nursing-support/ and we’ll get back to you. We’re here to help.
Kind regards,
PCFA’s Telenursing Team
Phone: 1800 22 00 99
e: [email protected]
prostate.org.au