Any one had further radiotherapy for rectal cancer

Hi BradleyJ 

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Thank you 

Hi there I am in the same situation with a family member also. They are discussing brachytherapy at the next mdt. He is stage 3. I have asked if it’s with intent to cure but not had a straight answer. 

Interested to know how you get on. My dad has had radiotherapy and wondered if he could have bracytherapy but was told you cant have radiation twice ‍♀️

Hi. I had the Papillon treatment at Clatterbridge, in July this year. Unfortunately I’m in the 20%of people for whom it isn’t working. But if your husband is suitable for the treatment I would definitely recommend he has it. He has nothing to lose, I had minimal side effects. I met many people on the Clatterbridge Papillon forum for whom it did work. The next stage for me is APR surgery and a permanent stoma. So certainly go for it the Prof. who will do your treatment is amazing. Good luck

Thank you my husband wasn’t suitable in the end as more left than 3cm so he’s awaiting a date for APR surgery which is daunting but manageable