My husband is undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer and is experiencing burning with urination and bowel movements as well as passing blood. What can he do to help alleviate these symptoms?
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Q: Symptoms from radiation to treat prostate cancer
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3/29/10 8:07am
The side effects that your husband is experiencing are all normal during radiation therapy. I have found that the use of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Motrin, Advil helps to diminish the burning sensation. It will not have any bearing on the blood in the urine and encourage large quantities of water during when being you are noticing it. Topical agents for hemorrhoids for the rectum may prove useful for the rectal burning. Disucss these symptoms with your radiation therapist.
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By pepperson— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 03/24/10
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