HDR BRACHYTHERAPY

Hi GALACL

I'm sorry to read that your other half is experiencing pain after having his second HDR brachytherapy. Has your other half spoken to his CNS about the pain he's in as they should be able to help?

I don't have the experience you're looking for but noticed that your post hasn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be more easily spotted.

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Sorry no experience with this - even though my brother had brachytherapy about 3 years ago - he lives in South Africa so procedures and care will be different from that given here.  Definately get back to your specialist and ask about this as help should be given.

I do hope you have done this in the last week and your OH is now feeling better.

I had Radiotherapy external beam and I do remember plenty of issues regarding the bowel during treatment especially constipation.

But there were plenty of aches and pains in that area during treatment as well.

These problems should clear up after treatment is finished although may take some weeks to totally clear up 

Steve