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Optilume Balloon Treatment for Prostatic Strictures

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jan 30 5:57pm | Replies (23)

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@619typist

I am saddened to hear of your medical condition. It sounds distressing and you have my sympathy. Is it your thought that your body is allergic in some way to the flu vaccines?

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I had the the Optilume procedure November 2023 following 3 other laser procedures to open my bladder neck which has been scarring over since receiving what a believe was too much radiation for prostate cancer. Gleason 7 and 8's. 25 Radiation treatments plus brachytherapy. None of the bladder neck surgeries worked significantly but gave me some relief for short periods of time. I fought getting a SPC (super pubic catheter) but I could no longer handle the self-cauterization, incontinence and short-term relief. So, 2 years ago I opted for the SPC and for the most part I have gotten used to it. I had great hopes for the balloon treatment and wish you the best. Your situation is different than mine and I think offers you the chance for better outcomes.