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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

So as I understand it these brachytherapy side effects may not go away? That’s a shocker. I was under the impression they were only temporary. Almost 7 weeks now. I’d guess I’m 60% of normal before surgery. Has anyone ever gone this long and eventually have the pain, frequency and difficulty go away? And if not is there any follow up - BTW I’m 74.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 12, 2023

@hymana, side effects of brachytherapy are often temporary. Brachytherapy for prostate cancer can cause some long term side effects such as passing urine more often and difficulty getting an erection. Everyone is different and the side effects vary from person to person. You may not have all of the effects mentioned.

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