Radiation burn to Prostatic Urethra from Brachytherapy Procedure

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I had 70 Palladium 103 radioactive seeds " installed " in my Brachytherapy

procedure on January 12th..

After about the 3rd. week I started developing severe pain , urgency and

enormous amounts of urinary retention requiring being catheterized twice. My

Urologist is surprised by the intensity of this reaction and he is telling me

that unless the swelling in my Prostatic Urethra subsides I may have to undergo

a TURP procedure. I have taken prednisone and high dose naproxen to quell the

swelling

I told him that I am perfectly willing to stay with the catheter for several

weeks as it is helpful and may allow me time to get the swelling down to avoid

having the TURP. I already had a TUNA procedure this past summer.

I am trying to learn more about radiation burns as a result of a Brachytherapy

procedure but can't seem to find much information.

Any information or comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Sy