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Brachytherapy after 3 years

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Posted 04 Jul 2017 at 20:32

Hi,

It has been 3 years since brachytherapy. I'm 61. 3+4 Gleason. Am curious about some recent developments.

First, ever since the procedure, I've had tenderness in the area between the anus and genitals (assume but not exactly sure if this discomfort is coming from my prostate). The tenderness occurs after prolonged sitting. Is it normal for this soreness to continue 3 years out? (It was a bit pronounced riding a bike yesterday).

Second, I have blood in my semen. My doc is not too nervous about this. He says much of the issues caused by brachytherapy occur after 2-3 years. Is this your experience too? (It could be coincidental but I first noticed it after a couple of bike rides 3 months ago.)

thanks,

jeff

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Posted 04 Jul 2017 at 22:28

Probably just a late side effect of the brachy but you could call the specialist nurses (number at the top of this web page) and ask for advice. It does make me wonder though whether you are using a prostate friendly saddle? It seems that riding your bike is jiggling your prostate more than might be good for you.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

 
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