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Did you Pause or Stop Radiation Therapy (EBRT)?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 26, 2023 | Replies (6)
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@ozelli

At about 3/4 of the way through, I had painful, dribbling urine that improved a little at the end. I used to just stand in the bathroom, close my eyes and let it dribble down my leg basically. Most unpleasant. I really looked forward to the weekends as they gave me a bit of a breather.
I didn’t drink enough water too which was counter productive as I developed hemorrhoids. I did think about quitting too but after discussing with nurse, battled on.
Good news was post treatment, all issues resolved very quickly.

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seasuite | @seasuite | Dec 22, 2023

Thanks @ozelli, I really appreciate hearing what really did happen in conjunction with Drs.' 'what we expect to happen'.

Yesterday, I had a PVR (post-void residual) test (able to void) and Urine Test (negative). Since I missed Thursday, my RO said to come back on the 26th after Christmas, hence, I get a 5 day reprieve.

My working theory, in collaboration with a resident, is that taking two Flomax right before bedtime, recommended by my main RO, increased urgency while the urinary tract was inflamed by treatments and stream was very weak...(insert any analogy about you can only get so much thru a goose;-).

After 5 days off, I plan to push thru the final 8 treatments, barring any unforeseen circumstances, and hope to declare victory early in the New Year.

Let me take this opportunity to wish you and All the PCa Brothers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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