Side affects

[Andy1569]

Hi

I'm starting my 4th week of radiation and I'm experiencing a lot of diarrhea, Bloody diarrhea.

how common is the bloody diarrhea

[Tall_Allen]

It happens. It is usually transient. If there is a lot of blood or if it is tarry, tell your RO.

[DarkEnergy]

I've had 6 weeks of radiation therapy, diarrhea did occur, although not chronically extended, subsided in a few weeks.

Did get an upside of urinating frequency, it subsided in 6 weeks. After some discussion with my Dana-Farber radiation team, the side-effects are greatly determined with targeted area.

For me, the urinary sphincter area got some radiation targeting, so some muscle weakening occurred.

[dadzone43]

Ccommon," whatever that means.

[TylexGP]

I had a lot of diarrhea the fourth week but not bloody. Instant mashed potatoes seemed help but that is just anecdotal. Make sure to let your RO know.

[j-o-h-n]

Greetings Andy,

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j-o-h-n Monday 05/23/2022 10:13 AM DST

[Andy1569 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Hi. I'm 65in Phoenix AZ

Started Radiation May 3rd (daily M-F for 9 weeks)

Having treatments at Palo Verde Cancer Center in Scottsdale AZ

Meds are - Casodex & Lupron

Urologist is Daitch and RO is Wharton

[Andy1569 in reply to Andy1569]

Forgot - Got a PSA at 13.5 in March 2022 but original cancer diagnosis came in May of 2016. at that time PSA / Gleason was 4.7 / 4-3In April PSA is 27 with Gleason of 10

[j-o-h-n in reply to Andy1569]

Thank you Andrew....... Keep posting here...... it's a great place for information and Camaraderie....... Beat the Beast!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 05/23/2022 4:06 PM DST

[Teufelshunde]

Had diarrhea also after about a week. Went on low fiber diet (less than 10g per day- I call it the white death diet since mostly white stuff) and went away after about another week. Before I was on high fiber, plant based and wish they would have told me that does not play well with radiation. Also have liquid Imodium AD handy as it works quickly, especially on drives to and from treatment.