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Posted 16 Dec 2024 at 23:34

Hi John,

You're a star, very positive words at the start of my journey toward the up coming op.

I'll take a look at your avatar

Cheers

Dave

 

User
Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 22:56

Hey Everyone,

Hope all are well.

Just thought I'd post an update, because this site was a godsend, when I first was diagnosed. The information the chaps posted about their treatment choices, and results, good and bad helped me a lot.

As I mentioned, I opted for the Brachytherapy, mainly because of the decades of data they have had on treatments and results, as appose newer treatments.

Had the Op 2 weeks ago. 

Thankfully all seemed to go as planned, I found then and now, a bit difficult to pee, when the bladders full. I have been prescribed medication, but it's not very effective. Hopefully things will improve with time.

The op lasted about 45 minutes, and no real pain, little tenderness but feel ok. With LDR Brachy there are some side effects later down the line, so i'm preparing for it.

Hopefully, i'll see what results of the scan show, when I have my MRI in a few weeks.

But so far so good :)

Either way, would like to express my Big Thanks to the Brachytherapy Team, and Care staff at Christies Hospital Manchester, they were great!

Cheers

Davey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by member 18 Mar 2025 at 10:32  | Reason: forgot to say thanks to care team

User
Posted 11 Mar 2025 at 12:45

Hi Davey,

Great to hear your Brachytherapy went well without to many problems ,the worst is over and you can move forward with your recovery. It is worrying at the time just before the operation but as i found it was much easer than i expected and once back home you can just relax and get on with life  So welcome to the Brachytherapy  club and pass on the good news.

Regards John.

 

 

User
Posted 11 Mar 2025 at 18:57
Hi Davey,

Great to hear your Brachy op went well , you mentioned that you are expecting some side effects later down the line , may i ask what you've been advised ?

My dad is going in next week for his Brachy op next week

 
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