Radiation treatment with UC in remission

Posted by markj1003 @markj1003, Sep 14 9:08pm

Is anyone receiving radiation treatment, both Brachy and IMRT, for prostrate cancer while having UC in remission? Cancer is Gleason 8 with PSA of 50. Doc says there is slight risk for UC flare.

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thmssllvn | @thmssllvn | Sep 15 9:02am

https://www.allacronyms.com/UC/cancer:
Urothelial...the lining of the bladder

heavyphil | @heavyphil | Sep 16 7:28am

Hey Mark, I had Grade zero bladder cancer - not involving the muscle layer - treated with BCG after prostatectomy 5 yrs ago.
I recently had IMRT and the subject of ‘waking up’ the bladder cancer did arise. No real way to prevent it from recurring, unfortunately.
I’ve had 2 cystoscopes since radiation and so far so good, but you just never know.
I decided to treat the cancer I KNEW I had rather than worry about the one that MIGHT come back…
Phil

brianjarvis | @brianjarvis | Sep 28 10:22am

In reply to @thmssllvn "https://www.allacronyms.com/UC/cancer: Urothelial...the lining of the bladder" + (show)

@thmssllvn Isn’t UC ulcerative colitis?

brianjarvis | @brianjarvis | Sep 28 10:31am

In the “2023 mid-year PCRI Patient Conference,” Dr. Rossi mentions this in his presentation about proton radiation: https://www.youtube.com/live/WTqPnSRYtW4

His full presentation starts at timestamp: 3:38:45

The portion about radiation and UC occurs during a Q&A session at time: 4:48:15.

thmssllvn | @thmssllvn | Sep 28 11:36am

In reply to @brianjarvis "@thmssllvn Isn’t UC ulcerative colitis?" + (show)

@brianjarvis UC has 25 meanings. The context helps in choosing. An MPH in a Bugatti would mean a person in the car with a masters in public health; whereas the mph of a Bugatti would be well over 100.

brianjarvis | @brianjarvis | Sep 28 12:26pm

In reply to @thmssllvn "@brianjarvis UC has 25 meanings. The context helps in choosing. An MPH in a Bugatti would..." + (show)

@thmssllvn Still, regarding prostate cancer, UC is typically in reference to concerns about ulcerative colitis.

thmssllvn | @thmssllvn | Sep 28 1:15pm

I reread the original post. It seems like 'flare up' would be colitis related not bladder cancer related. It does bring up an issue. Abbreviations might best be used after the full meaning is detailed, ...ulcerative colitis (UC) and thereafter just the abbreviation. Thanks for pointing out the most likely meaning by the questioner.

markj1003 | @markj1003 | Sep 28 8:21pm

In reply to @thmssllvn "I reread the original post. It seems like 'flare up' would be colitis related not bladder..." + (show)

@thmssllvn

markj1003 | @markj1003 | Sep 28 8:26pm

Ulcerative Colitis, I should have been clearer. Thanks for the comments. My radiation oncologist has had 5 previous UC patient with no issues. He is promoting a hydrogel spacer and a Brachy boost.