Colonoscopy following Proton treatment for prostate cancer

Posted by merwether @merwether, Nov 6 11:25am

I'm a few months overdue for colonoscopy. I had 6 weeks of Proton radiation treatment 18 months ago for prostate cancer. Any negative experiences for having colonoscopy following Proton radiation treatment for prostate cancer?
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jc76 | @jc76 | Nov 7 6:40am

@merwether
When I was at same facility as you they (UFHPTI) they insisted I had a colonoscopy prior to radiation as they did not recommend them for 3 years after radiation (damage to colon).

Since I had my colonoscopy prior to radiation I was not scheduled for another for 5 years. Are you having issues that warrant having the colonoscopy or is it just a routine ongoing test? That would make a big difference in having one so close to radiation treatments.