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Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer
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The uretha sparing sounds good.My radiation oncologist said he did not reduce radiation around uretha as some cancer could be missed.Had 4th sbrt today and he said all went well.Showed me how planning had been set up and images of spacer and fudiciary markers.Starting flomax tonight.Urinated 7 times last night.I have been using Mirolax.Think I will try Ducolax. Thanks and you stay strong also Brother.
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If you're running for the bathroom a lot, Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) can be helpful — it relaxes the detrusor muscle that involuntarily squeezes your bladder. I had to go up to 8 mg/day, and it takes a few weeks to kick in.
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Sounds good. While the radiation is not reduced in my case "urethral steering" apparently has a benefit in regard to GU toxicity.
#5 went great today. Got home, took a 3 mile walk, an hour nap, and it's time for dinner. Hope to hit the gym in the morning.
One more for you to go vshirely.....you absolutely got this.