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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding From Penis In Case Of CA Prostate
MY 78 year old dad was diagnoised with prostate cx 3 years ago, did radiation treatment with no problem.Urologist recently detected blood in urine size of stick pen head. He recommended a cysto, that was done, 1 month later my dad is bleeding via the penis, including blood clots he has to go to ER and get catherter/flused. Urologist currently has him going to hyperbaric once a day for treatment, it has been 2 weeks now he has 10 more treatments, there is still bleeding, and clots. Any recommendations about the bleeding/clots and hyperbaric treatments when should we start seeing results from the treatments. Thanks
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is proven therapy for patient who has undergone radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
As per the research data worldwide, 48 % of patients get complete control of bleeding after treatment and 28 % has significant regression of bleeding.
So, this is a time taking remedy, just have patience. Continue the same treatment with maintenance of hydration with plenty of liquids to prevent secondary infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is proven therapy for patient who has undergone radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
As per the research data worldwide, 48 % of patients get complete control of bleeding after treatment and 28 % has significant regression of bleeding.
So, this is a time taking remedy, just have patience. Continue the same treatment with maintenance of hydration with plenty of liquids to prevent secondary infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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