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Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jun 19, 2023 | Replies (12)

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@hymana

I had Brachytherapy 46 days ago. I was told the side effects would last no more than a couple weeks. I am still experiencing painful, frequent and difficult urination. I just saw the doctor and he said that this is very abnormal but just wants me to wait it out. Will i eventually get better or what can be done if i dont. I’ve had two rounds of steroids, quit drinking alcohol or coffee at the doctors recommendation. Right now i am miserable. My urge to go starts with pain in my scrotum and then waiting 45 -120 second to start urinating follow by pain in the penis and a difficult flow of 250-300 cc’s. What should i do?

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@hymana, I can imagine continued side effects after brachytherapy are concerning you. You're asking good questions. To help you connect with other men who have had similar experiences, I moved your post to this existing discussion:
- Low dose brachytherapy long term side effect risk: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/low-dose-brachytherapy-long-term-side-effect-risk/

@hodagwi @kcinthetropics @bens1 @havhav @web265 may have some thoughts to share about their experiences with brachytherapy side effects and how to manage urination and pain.