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Prostate radiotherapy patient preparation information

Information for patients on how to prepare their bladder and bowel before coming for their radiotherapy planning appointment.

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Please view the following video before coming for your radiotherapy CT planning appointment.

We recommend watching this as soon as you receive your appointment details. This will give you time in case you need to make any alterations to your diet or start any new medications.

Following the information in this video, please speak to your GP or pharmacist if you believe you may need need any medication to help with your bowels.

We recommend:

  • Peppermint oil capsules – (to help with gas)
  • Macrogol – (to help improve stool frequency)

We may also offer you an enema to use in the department.

It is important that you are well hydrated and have regular bowel movements before coming to your appointment, or we may not be able to carry out your planning scan on the day.

A radiographer will be available on the day of your appointment to answer any further questions you may have. But if you have any problems accessing the video or need this information in another format please call us on 01642 850850 ext 58437.

Your radiotherapy treatment

If you would like to find out more information about your radiotherapy treatment and the department at The James Cook Hospital please use the link below.

Radiotherapy

Here you can see what will happen when you come for your planning scan and radiotherapy as well as more specific information on your treatment and side effects.