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I am a 66 year old man had radiation for prostate cancer completed oct. i notice my lower abdomen is hard. no pain or other symptoms.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Radiation: This is quite normal for the tissue to feel hard and it is due to radiation damage to the tissues causing scarring.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 1/16/2013

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Dr. Nitin Ohri answered

Don't worry: I'm not sure what the question is. If you are not having any pain or discomfort, i would not be concerned. You can mention this to your radiation oncologist.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

I am a 66 year old man had radiation for prostate cancer completed oct. i notice my lower abdomen is hard. no pain or other symptoms.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Dr. Nitin Ohri answered

Dr Levitt agreed

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