Radiotherapy with Colitis

Hi All

I am  looking for some information for my Dad. 

He has muscle invasive Bladder Cancer and he has been advised he can have radiotherapy, due to to the chemo not working. The tumor has  also spread to the  ureter tube and has caused his kidney to strain  We think this  spread as back in the summer last year, he developed colitis, we think caused from taking nurophen  for the pain and he had to stop chemo in order for them to clear this up. 

Has anyone had  good results from radiotherapy in a similar situation to my Dad? Also was you able to go back to work?

Look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for reading my post.

  • Hello Prindos

    I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and that the treatment he's had so far hasn't been as successful as you'd all hoped. It's good to know that there are still other treatment options available for him. 

    We have some information on our website about radiotherapy for bladder cancer which you may find helpful. I don't think we currently have any active members who have undergone this treatment pathway so you might also want to have a look at the Action Bladder Cancer UK website. 

    If it would help to talk things through with one of our team of nurses you're most welcome to give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information, and support they can. 

    Hopefully, your Dad's treatment will go smoothly. Do keep in touch and let us know how he's getting on if you're able to. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator