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Problems with radiation treatments
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 27, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
I am just finishing my first week of Proton therapy. I do believe I go in pretty hydrated. I usually pee before they start treatment. An x-ray is taken before the proton machine does it thing. If my bladder was not full the techs would notice it on the x-ray that was just taken. No issues so far with not having a full bladder.
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I completed radiation treatment about 2 years ago and I would not count on the techs pulling you out of the machine because your bladder is not full. Where I was treated once you climb in they are going to proceed regardless of how full your bladder is. The hospitals main concern was moving people thru treatment at $1K per session and there was no way my bladder not being full was going to stop the process. After treatment I had serious bladder issues had to wear a diaper and they put me on Myrbetriq which helped but was very expensive. I have thought of seeing if the cat scan x-rays are still stored somewhere to evaluate if my bladder not bein full contributed to the issues I am having.
I also battled severe lack of energy after Lupron treatment and found my testorone to be 150. I am doing much better after starting TRT and my leakage issues resolved .
I have found that I need to research and understand my treatment because my doctor certainly does not.