Bladder flow problem from radiation

Here's to health and healing & a "steady flow" ~ going forward!

My dad, who stands beside us as a fellow prostate cancer patient, always says, "We gotta' do whatever it takes to keep the 'waterworks' flowing!"

Father & son "banter" when we discuss our latest doctor visits!

So, here's to improvement and healing ~ in terms of "waterworks!"

With my best to you ~
CYCLONE ~ # Iowa State University

I had the same procedure done four years ago. My stricture was quite bad that I was unable to void. Urethrotomy supposedly is not a permanent treatment, based on an old study, it usually lasts four years or less.
My stricture is narrowing again to the point where adult cystoscope won't be able to pass through, however, I am still able to urinate but the flow is very weak. There is this new drug coated stent (Optilume) that was FDA approved recently, depends on how long and where your stricture is, Optilume, can be an option if you need to do another urethrotomy.

Had a stubborn stricture and being on blood thinner medication, it was particularly bad with huge clots and near retention at times.
A couple of months ago I had a dilation and so far great flow and no blood.
My oncologist says it may come back but then they may employ Optilume which lay's down medication called Taxol which may last longer.
BTW I'll take leakage over retention any day.
Had to go to ER with very painful retention once.

Glen