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Side Effects Of Prostate Brachytherapy

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Dr.  Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

Yes, Thank you..I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer grade 4 and have had a hysterectomy ..I will need 5 or 6 brachytherapy treatments and was wondering about side effects and the actual treatment ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. P. T. Patil MD

I'm having a bout with urinary urgency . I HAD A SEED IMPLANT FOR PROSTATE CANCER IN 2003 AND HAVE doing WELL.I recently been taking rapaflo for six days with no relief. What is the next step ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. P. T. Patil ( Urologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

happening. Some years ago I had brachytherapy for a prostate problem and currently I am checked each year for any reoccurrence of cancer in my bladder. The brachytherapy left me unable to have normal... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Albana Sejdini MD

[I was treated with seed injections (prostrate) about 50 some 8-10 years ago. Is there any way for me to gain the hard a penis again ? I seem to have the ability to get an erection but it fizzes immediately. Got any ideas?] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

Today I passed urine which is quite dark, nearly maroon in colour. I have no pain in passing urine. I am 85 years old and had brachytherapy some 5 years ago YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Prashant Sharma MD

Had brachytherapy for prostate cancer 17 months ago. Had no side effects until a month ago. Developed burning and more frequent urination. Weak stream as well. Is this normal? I am 62 years old... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prashant Sharma ( Oncologist)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

negative side effects. Can I simply stop taking it or is there a protocol for stopping it? ...I have been taking Anastrozole for almost two years following a lumpectomy and brachytherapy ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Milind Kumar MD

IRA to prevent colorectal cancer . I am advised that the side effects to brachytherapy can cause bladder/bowel problems. I do not want brachytherapy if it is to leave me incontinent. What are... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Milind Kumar ( Oncologist)
Dr.    Arif N Khan MD

Cancer, grade 1-2, and am scheduled to start Brachytherapy on Tuesday, July 9. When I went for my 6 week ... wondering if it is still OK to have my 1st Brachytherapy on Tuesday? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arif N Khan ( OBGYN)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

salofalk products and MEZAVANT. I have early stage prostate cancer (7 on gleason scale) and I d like to know if I can consider brachytherapy to treat it. I am in excellent health and very active, physically ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)