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Posted: Feb 11 12:03pm

@chippydoo Hey Chip, find a doc who has a LOT of experience in post radiation proctitis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410923/

Discussion: Radiation Proctitis with bleeding and urgency

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Posted: Oct 8, 2025

I have radiation proctitis and it has been a mess. I would suggest making an appointment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515918/

Discussion: After radiation: Anyone have a small amount of bleeding from rectum?

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Posted: Feb 27 2:03pm

@garysc I would suggest SpaceOar or similar and something for bladder urgency before you start. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527296/

Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

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Posted: Mar 15 9:17am

@scottbeammeup It was 3 years after radiation for me (just timed out that way). I consulted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532225/

Discussion: Colonoscopy

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Posted: 5 days ago

Yes to painful. Wait until you get radiation cystitis or radiation proctitis and pass blood clots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028496/

Discussion: Anesthesia for a Prostate Biopsy

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Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Sounds like mild radiation proctitis — I have that too. It's very common, so I suspect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341004/

Discussion: Buzzing in rectum after radiation

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Posted: Jul 4, 2025

Hi @chamblee54, I extended the title of your discussion to reflect your question. It's a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095212/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

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Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Radiation cystitis radiation proctitis gross hematuria hyperbaric oxygen chamber urethroplasty suprapubic catheter to name a few....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895414/

Discussion: Radiation treatments with Foley catheter side effects

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Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Radiation cystitis and radiation proctitis. Gross hematuria. Lots of bleeding and blood clots. Hyperbaric oxygen chamber...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855283/

Discussion: What are the common side effects after salvage radiation?

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Posted: May 6, 2023

I’ve had radiation proctitis (symptoms include occasional bleeding, mucus, and wet flatulence) ever since salvage radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516814/

Discussion: After radiation: Anyone have a small amount of bleeding from rectum?

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Posted: Feb 28 8:51pm

I had SpaceOar but my treatments were delayed a few weeks, and the barrier gel may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472807/

Discussion: Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

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Posted: Jan 2 10:25am

I had my latest colonoscopy about 2+ years after completing radiation treatment. Though it was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531920/

Discussion: Colonoscopy

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Posted: 5 days ago

You guys are lucky to have received "spaceoar" . I was told they didn't offer it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115823/

Discussion: How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?

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Posted: Aug 1, 2024

The probiotic Digestive Advantage Intensive Bowel Support taken daily has helped me significantly. I also take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514201/

Discussion: Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?

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Posted: Feb 25 8:37am

I have radiation proctitis. You may want to start a food diary to see if certain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465049/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

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Posted: Dec 21, 2025

@briang1958 My radiation proctitis was never bad enough that I sought help — it was just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514429/

Discussion: Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?

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Posted: Feb 25 12:42pm

Yes, radiation cystitis (bladder irritation) and radiation proctitis (rectal irritation) are possible side-effects of radiation therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512673/

Discussion: Need fix for small uncontrolled bowl movements after radiation?

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Posted: Feb 23 9:22am

I had 39 sessions of VMAT (with SpaceOAR) 2.5 years ago. This past January I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465029/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

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Posted: Dec 21, 2025

I developed moderate pain and rectal bleeding 9 months after radiation for prostate cancer. My gastroenterologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296576/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

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Posted: May 4, 2025

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