Hi all Ive just had my 3 rd rt session and I'm struggling to pee a little is this normal?
Hi Mace,
Any side effects you are having should be bought to the attention of your team so that they are aware of them & can then support you. If your next session is tomorrow then you can do that then or alternatively give them a ring in the morning.
Are you still drinking plenty of water?
Best Wishes
Brian
I've seen and experienced this when I had my radiotherapy. First line of treatment is Tamulosin if you're not already taking it.
A friend of mine had quite serious retention and he was trained to self-catheterise during treatment.
I found that the first session of the week following the weekend break tended to make things worse for me but things then settled down for the rest of the week.
This is fairly normal as the radiotherapy can cause inflammation around the urethra in some patients.
Talk to your RT team they will help.
Rob
Your prostate is wrapped around your urethra and it gets really bad tempered when it gets bombarded with radiation. As a consequence the urethra suffers.
I had 20 days of RT and after 3 or 4 sessions I was struggling to fully empty my bladder. Mention it to your radiography team at the next visit and they should be able to give you something to help. Tamsulosin is very good as it helps relax the muscles around the bladder and prostate, which makes going for a pee easier
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007