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Has anyone here gone through radiation?
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:25 am
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:25 am
I have my first round this morning and am curious if I should expect anything with side effects. The little I’ve been told is that it might cause nausea/upset stomach. I’ll be going everyday M-F for 28 days.
I’ll also be taking 8 chemo pills each day that I have radiation so I’ll be curious if any side effects are from that or from the radiation
Thanks for any input
I’ll also be taking 8 chemo pills each day that I have radiation so I’ll be curious if any side effects are from that or from the radiation
Thanks for any input
This post was edited on 4/24/20 at 8:54 am
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Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:34 am to 5 Deep
I have not, but want to wish you good luck anyway. One day at a time brother
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:39 am to 5 Deep
Zofran is your friend.
Best of luck in your battle.
Best of luck in your battle.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:40 am to 5 Deep
Just kinda depends on area of the body and the disease being used. Good luck with your treatments. BTW, you and anyone you are living with need to be extra cautious with C-19 precautions during this time.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:42 am to 5 Deep
Ginger ale for the nausea/upset stomach. Did 24 weeks of chemo a few years back. It was the only thing that calmed my stomach down, and it did it quick. Good luck.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:51 am to vegas-tiger
Yeah I knocked out 10 rounds of chemo already so I know radiation won’t be worse than that 
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:56 am to 5 Deep
My wife just finished 3 1/2 weeks everyday of radiation; not much of side effects.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 5:59 am to 5 Deep
Friend,
May you know the love of God and the love of your friends on the OT during this time.
Faith, Hope, and Love,
TulaneLSU
May you know the love of God and the love of your friends on the OT during this time.
Faith, Hope, and Love,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:20 am to 5 Deep
Depends entirely on where you are being treated (as in the location on your body). The most common side effects are a reaction that is basically a sunburn on the surface of your skin, itching, dry skin. You generally won’t have any systemic issues like nausea because the radiation only affects the targeted area and any skin/tissues that are “in the line of fire”. Depending on the site and the amount of radiation you might experience fatigue. Any unpleasant effects from radiation usually don’t show up until the second half of your treatment schedule as radiation is a cumulative treatment and the half-life means that you have increasing amounts of radiation in you body as time goes on. That also means that any ill effects will linger for a few weeks after you complete radiation. In fact, you may feel your worst after you finish you treatment and then start to rebound.
Most important thing is to maintain your hydration and caloric intake. Your body needs fuel to help the heal from the chemo and radiation and to maintain as much as possible during g your treatment.
Good luck.
Most important thing is to maintain your hydration and caloric intake. Your body needs fuel to help the heal from the chemo and radiation and to maintain as much as possible during g your treatment.
Good luck.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:23 am to 5 Deep
My assumption from the regimen you outlined is that you are being treated for rectal cancer. You need not confirm or deny my suspicion.
If I’m correct in my assumption, watch out for proctitis (inflammation of the rectum leading to significant diarrhea and rectal pain) from the radiation. That will happen late in the course. Bring these symptoms to the attention of your radiation oncologist.
Your dose of capecitabine (Xeloda) twice daily (2000mg), is a significant dose. Watch especially for the toxicity to your palms and soles that will occur in a couple weeks. Bring these symptoms to the attention of your medical oncologist. Moisturize your skin liberally.
Best of luck to you. You’ll get through this.
If I’m correct in my assumption, watch out for proctitis (inflammation of the rectum leading to significant diarrhea and rectal pain) from the radiation. That will happen late in the course. Bring these symptoms to the attention of your radiation oncologist.
Your dose of capecitabine (Xeloda) twice daily (2000mg), is a significant dose. Watch especially for the toxicity to your palms and soles that will occur in a couple weeks. Bring these symptoms to the attention of your medical oncologist. Moisturize your skin liberally.
Best of luck to you. You’ll get through this.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:24 am to 5 Deep
Finished 5 weeks of radiation for prostate cancer about two months ago. Zero nasty side effects for me. No skin irritation/burning, no urinary problems, no bowel problems. I was tired/fatigued through treatment and a few weeks after. Piece of cake (relatively speaking).
Radiation shouldn't compromise your immune system, which surprised me. But it's one less thing to worry about.
No chemo for me, so I really can't speak about it.
Good luck with your radiation. I hope your team at your treatment center was as good as mine at EJGH. They made radiation almost fun.
Radiation shouldn't compromise your immune system, which surprised me. But it's one less thing to worry about.
No chemo for me, so I really can't speak about it.
Good luck with your radiation. I hope your team at your treatment center was as good as mine at EJGH. They made radiation almost fun.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:27 am to Wiseguy
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Depends entirely on where you are being treated (as in the location on your body).
Unfortunately it’ll be on my arse
Was diagnosed with a colorectal tumor as well as a tumor on the liver, but I successfully underwent a liver resection surgery in January so now they’re focusing on the one on the rectum I don’t want to flood the thread with individual posts thanking people for the well wishes, but know that I am very thankful for all the kind words and I greatly appreciate them all
This post was edited on 4/22/20 at 6:31 am
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:31 am to 5 Deep
Radiation where to?
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:38 am to LSUTigerDoc
To add to TigerDoc's comments:
I saw my radiation oncologist once a week, but was told to let him know right away if I was feeling bad. I showed up for treatment one day with a little bit of a cold, and the radiation techs could tell I wasn't myself. They asked if I was feeling okay and wanted to know my symptoms. Asked the following two days of I was feeling better.
Long story, made kinda short ... The same people saw me every day, were tuned in to my personality, and were watching me for changes. The oncologist was the same way. Very concerned with how I was feeling, etc
I saw my radiation oncologist once a week, but was told to let him know right away if I was feeling bad. I showed up for treatment one day with a little bit of a cold, and the radiation techs could tell I wasn't myself. They asked if I was feeling okay and wanted to know my symptoms. Asked the following two days of I was feeling better.
Long story, made kinda short ... The same people saw me every day, were tuned in to my personality, and were watching me for changes. The oncologist was the same way. Very concerned with how I was feeling, etc
Posted on 4/22/20 at 6:44 am to LSUTigerDoc
Wiseguy & LSUTigerDoc:
Thank you both for taking the time to answer and your obvious expertise.
Good luck OP, push hard through this, you can do it.
Thank you both for taking the time to answer and your obvious expertise.
Good luck OP, push hard through this, you can do it.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 7:00 am to 5 Deep
Wife had radiation every day for 21 days- she was a little tired and her treatment area looked liked a bad sunburn. Good luck
Posted on 4/22/20 at 7:29 am to 5 Deep
No but will be thinking about you. We will be here for your support and entertainment.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 8:23 am to 5 Deep
Prayers and best wishes to you! Stay strong.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 8:27 am to LSUTigerDoc
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Watch especially for the toxicity to your palms and soles that will occur in a couple weeks
dry brush
Posted on 4/22/20 at 8:42 am to 5 Deep
Your reaction depends on the person.
Some people struggle with chemo. Some people struggle with radiation.
My buddy had zero side effects from radiation.
My mom had no side effects from chemo.
Neither tolerated the other treatment all that well.
My advice, eat. Fat people seem to deal with both better.
Some people struggle with chemo. Some people struggle with radiation.
My buddy had zero side effects from radiation.
My mom had no side effects from chemo.
Neither tolerated the other treatment all that well.
My advice, eat. Fat people seem to deal with both better.
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