Tips on how to minimise the side effects of RT please

Kelso, I already had a stricture from surgery, before salvage RT. I had a suprapubic catheter fitted before SRT in case the stricture closed up. I don't know what percentage of Guys get  strictures with primary RT but it is a known side effect. 

If he ever gets to the point where he fails to pass urine get medical help straight away. Retention is unpleasant and potentially harmful. Speak to his medical team and see what the emergency route would be. My consultant had a note put into my notes that gave me open access to our urology ward. 

A catheter is an option if he really needs it.

Thanks Chris 

Kelso, I just finished my 37 fractions yesterday and rang the bell! The last couple of weeks though things got really tight and a bit painful. I was prescribed Tamsulosin which has gone some way to ease things but it is still tough and I am hoping and praying each day will get a little easier. I was tested twice for infection along the way but both times were negative.

It seems it to be a common occurrence but I don't like being a statistic, I just want it to ease up!

I do hope your dad can get some resolution, as time goes by it also affects your sleeping.

Wishing him every blessing.

Snowwy

About 8% get a stricture, but it's usually a late onset side effect (typically 6 months or more later), not during the treatment.

Flow issue during treatment is much more likely to be caused by swelling. Tamsulosin (or another Alpha-blocker) would be good to try, or failing that, a catheter.