Prostate radiation cystitis

My dad finished 4 weeks of radiotherapy last Thursday (he has locally advanced prostate cancer Gleason 4+5) and is having very little sleep at night. He is waking every hour, sometimes twice an hour to wee. He says is painful but not coping well with tiredness now. He has asked for some assistance with drugs but keyworker has told him to wait a few days - feels like a nightmare for him. Does anyone have any advice?

  • Hello Charlotte1971

    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and that he's struggling at the moment with the side effects of the treatment he's had. 

    Radiotherapy side effects can continue to get worse for a little while after treatment ends but understandably you want to make sure that your Dad is as well supported with these problems as possible. 

    If things still haven't settled then do get back in touch with his Clinical Nurse Specialist today. If you're not able to speak with them then contact his GP or NHS 111 for advice. 

    Hopefully, you will be able to get some support to help your Dad better able to manage these issues. 

    I do hope things improve for him soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator