Stomach Pains after Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

[boulette]

Hi, My father recently had radiotherapy for prostate cancer (that he was told, hadn't spread). Now some 2 months after the radiotherapy ended, he is experiencing stomach pains on a daily basis and he is now worried that the cancer has spread. Does anyone know of stomach pains being a side effect, this long after the radiotherapy ended? We were told that the radiotherapy was successful but he hasn't had any scan since the therapy ended. Thanks for your help.

[njoki1980]

my sis has just finished her radiotherapy for cervical cancer treatment. She is having stomach pains and backache. Is it normal? Please help
Sarah

[boulette]

Hi Lallan, thanks for your response. My father has since had an MRI scan to check his stomach and was told that he has some cysts. Luckily the cancer has not spread, but at least the MRI scan put my fathers mood at ease. He is also taking pills, I guess for the same reason as you say, against acidity.
Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

[Lallan]

My radiotherapy ended on 16th of December for Prostate cancer. During Radio Therapy (IMRT-Intensity modulated radio therapy) several times doctors asked me whether I am having stomach pain or not? But at that time I had only experienced mild pain from time to time. If you are also under hormone therapy (LHRH) you always have gastric irritation and due to that you experience stomach pain unless you take anti acidity pills.

Did they give radiotherapy to abdomen area and nodes also? I hope cancer has not spread in your fathers case. But it is protocol to get your MRI done post therapy. That will clear all the doubts.