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

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

Discussion: Colonoscopy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 8:39am

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 10:25am

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

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@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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 12:42pm

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 8:37am

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 9:22am

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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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

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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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

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Somewhat similar story with me. I had local metastasis so surgery was not an option. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355325/

Discussion: Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or vice-versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

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