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Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 21 6:06pm | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
He had external radiation. No hormones therapy. He sailed through the radiation with no side effects so we were very surprised when the rectal bleeding showed up 2 years later. I asked the surgeon why the cancer clinic didn't talk to us about this and she said it's because they don't know a lot about it. Once it shows up the patient has usually been discharged from the cancer clinic so they don't deal with it.
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The Radiation Oncologist seem not to want to discuss any side effects from the radiation. I had 39 treatments and I am and have been sick since the beginning. Bloating, no appetite to speak of, stomach pain, stomach ache, and terrible amount of gas which nothing helps. I have a tremendous amount of mucus discharge and some bleeding. My Urologist is now on the same boat as I am and is saying there is no doubt you have radiation proctitis or Eneritis! I’m tired and tired of being sick
Scott
i use to have intermittent rectal bleeding but no longer since I've been taking Heather's Tummy Tamers: peppermint oil, ginger, & fennel. They are for IBS and IBD, which I have never experienced.
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The radiation oncologist should have discussed this widely known possible side effect with you. I hope someone here can offer some first hand advice