SRT set up

I did my set up yesterday for SRT to begin in few weeks but I had something done that  I haven't heard of any one else having so far.

While doing the CT scan, they inserted a small rode up my rectum, the rod had a baloon on the end of it which they filled with water, once it was in place the baloon  supposedly pushed the bladder away from the area they are planning to radiate.  This process will happen each time I go in for SRT, they said they do it with all of their prostate guys because it completely eliminates any complications post radiation.  Although it was a little uncomfortable, it wasn't unbearable and was quick to insert.  Anyone with any similar experiences or guys that have had SRT or are having it now  I'd appreciate your input.

On a little different topic, I never realized how much this disease has changed my view of things but here's an example:

As all of the salvage guys know, a catherter is placed in the penis before the CT exam to see exactly what the fluid amount is prior to the CT, well I drew two beautiful 30 something ladies to place the catheter in, in my prior life I would have paid big money to have a blonde and brunette love godess stand ove me and handle "woody" but when i looked up through the pain of having the catheter inserted to see two beautful babes sweating like a couple of pigs trying to get it inserted the romance went out the window and the pain took over again.  When I got home and told my wife the story she just chuckeled and said: "Experience counts"

Life has changed.

David

Is this salvage proton treatment?

David, the reason for Squirm's question is that the typical process during PBT is balloon insertion in the rectum during each treatment.  Hence their fraternity, "Brotherhood of the Balloon" for those who have undergone that protocol.  I know nothing about it with SRT, but thought I would share that little gem of knowledge for those who care...

Tudpock

Ha! "Experience Counts!"

That is for sure. After 25 years in surgery and 4 years at a UR clinic, my wife has plenty of tales to tell about those "Hotties." Most are there to nab a cardiologist or big-buck neurosurgeon. It's not YOUR member they're really interested in tending to. ;)

You want an older nurse who has seen everything, done everything and runs a room like a Chief Petty Officer runs a tight ship. "Stare at those shoes when you whine 'Yes, Dear', Mister!"

She may be mean old bird to her co-workers, but she still is a "Hottie" to me.

Hope things go well for you. I'm new at this and watching everyone carefully.

OBB

Tupdock you were correct that the proton success has led them to do it with SRT.

Just spoke with the rad. onc over the phone and he said that they have been doing the SRT this way for the last 8-10 years, he went so far as to say if you would prefer to not have the rectum balloon they will gladly refer you to some other facility.  He also mentioned that this was started because of the success that was acheived in Proton therapy, in his opinion the Proton therapy was less invasive not because of the Protons but because of the extra precautions that were taken during the delivery to include the balloon.  I liked his take it or leave it attitude, they're certain it helps in the long run.

I think I'm litterally going to be taking it up the a-- for the next two months.  

I'll keep you informed on how it is going.

David