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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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@seasuite

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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michaelcharles | @michaelcharles | Dec 23, 2023

Not sure my experience is analogous, however I was experiencing extremely painful radiation proctitis related to balloon insertion during Salvage radiation tx.
Rad Onc offered brief 3/4 day weekend respite, which I declined because I was 5 txs to finish line.
Glad I made the choice to push thru.
It took 3- 4 wks for symptoms to resolve, and a few days would not have helped.
Good news is that it fully resolved.
Best to you in your tx and recovery.

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