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Can anybody describe what radiation is like?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 18, 2025 | Replies (22)

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I developed Radiation Proctitis with bleeding off and on for 7 months.
Bladder urgency and incontinence for a couple of months.
Bowel urgency which is diminishing after 7 months and incontinence for 2 months.
Doctor just wanted to do the plan not treat the sides until I told them I wouldn't get back on the table until they did. Instant medication. Imagine that.
Ask/demand something for bladder urgency up front and know what they will do if you develop bowel urgency and proctitis.
I won't use that practice again if I have to go back.

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Well I've learned that these days you have to be your own advocate. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.