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Post Radiation Therapy - Blood in Urine
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 13 7:59am | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I had proton radiation for prostate cancer 15 years ago. Now I am bleeding about every 3 weeks a couple of times in one day when I pee.
I had a scope about 2 years ago and the urologist said it was wall damage in the bladder from the radiation treatment .
Since blood is more frequent now than it was a couple of years ago, and there is an occasional small chunk of blot material, what should be my next step? Just keep on trucking or get another scope?
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@dmedlen I had non invasive bladder cancer a few years ago; it was cleared up 🤞with BCG bladder flushes; so now I go yearly for scopes.
After my SRT I was concerned about secondary cancer (which, BTW, is rare) so I continue to go for scopes; my urologist saw no damage at the last visit (due in 2 weeks).
But if your Uro DID see damage I think you should definitely follow up on it as damage and chronic inflammation can give rise to cellular changes down the road.
Phil