R T today!

Hi Richards Dad - well, you’re another one of the Brachytherapy Boost community- I would be interested in seeing your biopsy statistics (Gleason score, any aggressive features, T,N, M scores etc). Anyway, if you look at my bio (click on the alpine scene next to my name) you will see how I got on.  The fact that you have tolerated the brachytherapy stage so well probably means that you will be fine through the external phase too.  You’ll be fine , don’t worry.    AW

Good Morning Richards Dad 

You will be fine. The hard bit is driving to and from the appointment and finding a parking space.

Remember the radiologists are there for you - any changes in your body, feelings or toilet habits let them know.

Keep us posted as to hoe it goes.

Best wishes - Brian.

Good morning Richards Dad 

my oh is having 6 large sizes of RT . He is half way through and he says the 1st one has been the worst for him as he had a problem having a good flow . So I handed him a two litre bottle of water and said go for it . It worked well . But up a lot during the night .   skin on his back was a bit tender . 

He had bruising the 2nd one but it disappeared on its own .  Radiologist gave him cream for his skin. He had less of a problem with his flow and more manageable but drinking lots of  fluids . Still up a  good few times during the night  

was in for 3rd yesterday and had his 1st meeting with the RT nurse who told him no caffeine . He was a bit humped  as bit late telling him but he likes his tea . I had bought the only tea he will drink ( rington) in caffeine free so gave him a cuppa last night and he didn’t notice the difference so we will stick with them until he finishes . He was up during the night but not as much . He’s feeling pretty fatigued but determined to do his 10 miles  walk a day .

best wishes and hope your treatment is side effect free .

liz & OH  xx

johnam said:

but determined to do his 10 miles  walk a day .

Wow, that's 3,650 miles a year which puts my efforts into the shade somewhat. An impressive achievement.

Hey Seamus47 

He started doing that when he retired to keep the weight down . I never thought about how many miles. It doesn’t matter how much or little exercise it all about doing what you can do yourself . 

Have a wonderful Christmas xxx

Liz