Prostate radiation. I'm at 18:28 sessions; I've got questions

Posted by garysc @garysc, May 7 9:17am

Yesterday, I finished my 18th session. During the session, as the radiation beam circumnavigated me, I felt warm pain in the middle of my abdomen, just above my penis. The technicians both said that that is not uncommon. Has anyone here felt that? What does it signify?

Also, over the past week, my underpants were soiled at the end of my day. I had wiped myself clean after pooping, but my pants were soiled. It seems I'm a victim of rectal discharge. A bit of poop wandering out on its own. Has anyone else experienced this?

Otherwise, I'm doing fine and as expected: my energy levels are poor, and I tire easily. But these I was warned about. These other issues I was not warned about.

If I've got ten more days, I'm wondering what else to expect.

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marlon | @marlon | May 13 9:21pm

If you're having leakage, why not try using depends underwear? Its not an embarrassment to need them and good insurance.

mjp0512 | @mjp0512 | May 14 12:35pm

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | May 14 4:13pm

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prettypass2000 | @prettypass2000 | May 15 7:16am

My husband completed his radiation treatment today (25 totals). So far, he only experiences fatigue. He had two tiny leaks at the mid of the treatment but has not experienced it every since. The oncologist told us to keep an eye on side effects because he can still experience them after the treatment. It's a big relief that the treatment was over.