I am 2 weeks post salvage radiation (25 sessions) and will be on Orgovyx for 1 more month (total of 6).
I have had every side effect you all have mentioned - even the ‘sunburn’ in the abdomen. I compare it more to a Vicks mentholated lozenge exploding in my gut.
No urinary issues (so far) but some days I might have 6 bowel movements, other days one. Fatigue is a constant companion and I do nap if I can.
All this was told to me by the RO so I am taking it as it comes. He even warned of blood, mucus in the stool and if it persisted to call his office.
We have to remember that we have been exposed to HIGH levels of ionizing radiation - something we should always try to avoid if possible since it can GIVE you cancer. And yes, some of us will get that - possibly intestinal or bladder. Statistics don’t lie.
But the radiation we received was also dosed, pulsed and shaped to CURE the cancer we already had and hopefully, not give us any more.
These side effects, though not fun, are a small price to pay for YEARS on this earth we might have never had. That’s how I think about it whenever I run to the toilet and try to get my pants down before I crap all over myself!