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It could be. But his radiation ended in November. And he hasn't had any problems since then, until now. However, thank God, the symptoms have all dissipated. I am wondering now if it was a stone. He drank water and cranberry juice all day, so hopefully, our worries are over.
Thank you for the response!
lin
The aftereffects of radiation can occur many months after the completion of the treatment. One of the most common is so called radation prostatitis - in men who have not had surgery this is often associated with a rise in PSA levels - the so-called PSA bump or bounce - which can cause concern in the unwary. This usually occurs between 15 and 18 months after radiation.
