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After effects radiation of bladder - frequent and painful urination - constant discomfort

Marnier61
Marnier61 CSN Member Posts: 3
in Bladder Cancer #1
Hi, my mother completed radiation treatment Dec/10, but is still having to get up every hour in the night to urinate - and is constantly exhausted from lack of sleep. She also has discomfort/pain when urinating, and all the time has some degree of discomfort. Does anyone have any suggestions/remedies that she could try? The doctors do not seem to be able to offer any assistance. I would appreciate any advice very much.

Thank you.
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  • wilsel
    wilsel CSN Member Posts: 38
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    Another opinion???
    Hi Marnier61:

    I really don't have any suggestions to help your mom, except that it just might be time to get another Urologist/Oncologist's opinion, if you haven't already. I know that teaching university hospitals usually have more experience with bladder cancer. I wish you well.

    Bill
    Urostomy 6-30-2010, bladder cancer staged 3a
    very aggressive tumor
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  • Marnier61
    Marnier61 CSN Member Posts: 3
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    wilsel said:

    Another opinion???
    Hi Marnier61:

    I really don't have any suggestions to help your mom, except that it just might be time to get another Urologist/Oncologist's opinion, if you haven't already. I know that teaching university hospitals usually have more experience with bladder cancer. I wish you well.

    Bill
    Urostomy 6-30-2010, bladder cancer staged 3a
    very aggressive tumor

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my query. I appreciate it so much.

    Marnie
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