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Brachytherapy: Regrets & Why ?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 7 1:22pm | Replies (15)
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I had five weeks of external beam radiation (25 sessions) followed by seed implantation (66 seeds) at age 66 in July and August
2006.
The immediate effects were fatigue lasting until early November.

In 2009 I developed a rectourethral fistula: a hole between the rectum and urethra caused by radiation damage. That resulted in an Ileostomy which I still have.

In 2015 my urethra scarred over completely and I opted for a suprapubic catheter rather than complicated surgery that probably would have left me incontinent.

I'm told by my post-radiation doctors at MSKCC that my problems are extremely rare (1% of patients). But I am evidence that it does occur.

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paul28 | @paul28 | Oct 4 3:59pm

Thank you for sharing your story and insights into things that potentially effect and would concern us all.
I regret that you have realized some conditions that resulted in less than favorable outcomes.
I hope that your future may see great improvement!

So, knowing what you know now, and in review of past decisions, what would you do differently today?
Thank you!
PAUL

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