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brachytherapy or EBRT experience.

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Posted 22 Feb 2015 at 11:25

Hi Guys,

I had external beam RT 7 years ago, and salvage HDR Brachytherapy earlier this month, and I have to say that the HDR Brachytherapy has been far kinder on my bowels and I have suffered very little, indeed I have had to take liver salts once!

The only disadvantage with HDR Brachytherapy I have experienced is a sore penis, and I think that is mostly a consequence of the large bore catheter they use to water wash your bladder during treatment, however this is exactly the same as the template biopsy so I expect it will clear in a few weeks.

Overall very glad I had it done and I would recommend HDR Brachytherapy to anyone.

:)

Dave

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Posted 23 Feb 2015 at 14:45
Hello Dave, that is great that you had a better time than my other half. I think he is in the minority, he is much better now, still a bit of burning in his back passage and the ache in his prostate, but it was the bladder symptoms that really got him down. He has just slept all night for 2 nights on the trot, so he is pleased as I think the worst night he was up 7 times! The burning when he wees is easing too, thank goodness. I hope you continue to do well.
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Posted 06 Mar 2015 at 10:18

Glad things are starting to look up, farmers work so hard a good nights sleep is so important (for both of you!).

Hope things continue to improve

Lara

 
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