Dads treatment

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Hello 

my dad has just had his second hormone injection and finished radiotherapy 8 weeks ago 

he is complaining of needing to go the loo at lots with bowels and he worries about going out in case he needs the loo at short notice. He’s 77 and is being treated as curable 

can I ask anyone who’s been through this if it’s part of the side effects? It’s only really been since he’s finished radiotherapy 

thank you 

  • Hello  

    Yes, that's a possible side effect of the Radiotherapy. He needs to have a word with his GP who should be able to provide medication to cure the issue. Make sure dad reminds them he completed his Radiotherapy 8 weeks ago.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Thank you so much 

    Iv just made him an appt but it’s not until the end of the month See no evil 

    best wishes to you x