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@roxy2017, I would have the hyperbaric treatment. It reduces inflammation in your entire body, even helps your bones. Losing a little blood now and then isn't so troublesome, but you can become anemic from that constant loss. Bleeding with proctitis (actually proctopathy) is cyclic. Any way with radiation you are already at risk of anemia and with ADT you are at risk of bone loss. (If you haven't had a dexa, you should).
Hyperbaric treatment is a time investment, but it is worthwhile.
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Just finished 30 HBOT sessions on July 9 for radiation cystitis and enteritis. It's beginning to help. Should take 3 to 4 months for significant healing . I'm overjoyed with the results.