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Has it been definitively diagnosed as radiation proctitis? I had bright red blood with BMs. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517444/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 7:36pm

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@fritzo We only have one proton center in central Virginia. My buddy drove and hour and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503182/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 12:03pm

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@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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

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@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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 9:17am

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

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

Discussion: Colonoscopy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 3:25pm

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

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