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I had a colonoscopy a little over 1½ years after radiation. Because I have stage 4...

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Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

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Posted: Nov 29, 2024

@oceanview These are the possible side effects, Definitely do not affect everyone. I had no side...

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Discussion: What % of men after radiation treatment completely lose ejaculation?

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Posted: Dec 4, 2025

My husband's radiation proctitis developed approximately 2 years after he completed treatment. The bleeding got worse...

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Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

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Posted: Apr 28, 2025

I completed 44 radiation treatments in April, 2025. Diarrhea started during that time and lasted until...

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

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Posted: Feb 24 6:02am

I dealt with bowel incontinence for a couple of months after radiation then it quieted down....

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

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Posted: Feb 25 6:52am

Not sure my experience is analogous, however I was experiencing extremely painful radiation proctitis related to...

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Discussion: Did you Pause or Stop Radiation Therapy (EBRT)?

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Posted: Dec 23, 2023

The Radiation Oncologist seem not to want to discuss any side effects from the radiation. I...

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Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

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Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I recently completed Salvage treatment: 4 mos of ADT Orgovyx, together with 37 IMRT radiation treatments...

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Discussion: Gynecomastia while taking hormone therapy for prostate cancer

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Posted: Aug 26, 2023

It isn't abnormal. I have radiation proctitis from radiation 9 months ago and the bleeding is...

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Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

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Posted: Dec 19, 2025

@bueller68 A few years out from RP I question the whole nerve sparing thing. Am I...

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Discussion: Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away

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Posted: Feb 10 11:00am

I had 6 weeks of HBOT therapy for radiation proctitis. It definitely helped me recover. There...

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Discussion: Hyperbaric treatment to help with recovery

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Posted: Mar 16 8:36am

I had stage 3 adenocarcinoma of the cervix and after undergoing chemoradiation treatment, I developed radiation...

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Discussion: Radiation Proctitis with bleeding and urgency

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Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Yes, I had bowel and bladder side effects (SEs) during and for a couple of weeks...

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Discussion: What are common side effects of salvage radiation therapy?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I've been taking Heather's Tummy Tamers for about 2 years. They are peppermint oil, ginger, and...

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Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

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Posted: May 12, 2024

I had a colonoscopy in Aug 2023, 3 mos after completing 37 IMRT salvage radiation treatments...

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Discussion: Cologuard positive. Can I have a colonoscopy 8 months after radiation?

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Posted: Nov 28, 2025

I developed Radiation Proctitis with bleeding off and on for 7 months. Bladder urgency and incontinence...

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Discussion: Can anybody describe what radiation is like?

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Posted: Oct 15, 2025

@soli I have also heard of a variety of issues Radiation proctitis Rectal bleeding Bladder infection...

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Discussion: Expected side effects of adjuvant radiotherapy after prostatectomy?

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Posted: Oct 6, 2025

I had urge incontinence a year after my radiation due to mild radiation proctitis. I took...

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Discussion: Incontinence during/following treatment?

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Posted: Jul 4, 2025

I had hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO is what it is shortened to in upstate NY) for...

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Discussion: HBOT therapy for radiation cystitis

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Posted: May 13, 2025

Miralax once per day is good; also HEALTHY FIBER taken 2-3X daily(Amazon). These are both non-bloating,...

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Discussion: Beginning EBRT next week. Do I need to follow a low-fiber diet?

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Posted: Feb 7, 2025

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