I just found out i need to have radiaton treatments of the brain, what will in be like ?!
Question: I just found out i need to have radiaton treatments of the brain, what will in be like .?
i know i will lose my hair but are there any other effects i should know about.? it's being prescribed for my lung cancer metastasis. there several lesions that they say will shrink or die off. i know there are probably not too many people that have been through this that can respond but i just want to know what to expect, thanks in advance,MHealth Question & Answer
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Radiation treatments for brain cancer are more precise than in years past. The doctors are able to target the cancer cells more accurately. Thus less side effects. There is the possibility of damage to areas of the brain not invaded by cancer. The symptoms will vary depending on what area of the brain is affected. The following site gives a lot of pertinent information:
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You will be monitored very closely by doctors and nurses throughout your treatment.
My sister was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She had surgery (hysterectomy). They also took out several (7) lymph nodes and the omentum (fat layer covering the stomach). She now weighs a few pounds less. The outlook is promising. She is beginning chemotherapy and starting to loose her hair. I came up to Connecticut from Florida to be with her. A positive attitude and lots of support from family and friends really helps. I sincerely empathize with you. I surely wish you the best outcome. Never hesitate to ask questions of your health care provider team. They should be willing to help in any way they can. I don't know your location but there are many regional centers for oncology. In our area it is Women's and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI. My sister's condition is stage 3 ovarian cancer only by the fact that it metastisized to only one lymph node. However it was diagnosed at an early stage. Your doctor may be in touch with doctors at your regional center for oncology.
Get the best care you can. I showed your question to my sister. We are all pulling for you and you are in our prayers. Please let me know how you are doing.Health Question & Answer
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You will be monitored very closely by doctors and nurses throughout your treatment.
My sister was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She had surgery (hysterectomy). They also took out several (7) lymph nodes and the omentum (fat layer covering the stomach). She now weighs a few pounds less. The outlook is promising. She is beginning chemotherapy and starting to loose her hair. I came up to Connecticut from Florida to be with her. A positive attitude and lots of support from family and friends really helps. I sincerely empathize with you. I surely wish you the best outcome. Never hesitate to ask questions of your health care provider team. They should be willing to help in any way they can. I don't know your location but there are many regional centers for oncology. In our area it is Women's and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI. My sister's condition is stage 3 ovarian cancer only by the fact that it metastisized to only one lymph node. However it was diagnosed at an early stage. Your doctor may be in touch with doctors at your regional center for oncology.
Get the best care you can. I showed your question to my sister. We are all pulling for you and you are in our prayers. Please let me know how you are doing.Health Question & Answer
The worst I had was hair loss where the radiation went in and where it came out. I was also on chemo, so that may have contributed. The reason I say that is because I met a woman on her last day of treatment of radiation for metastasis of the breast and she had no hair loss. she wasn't on chemo yet. My skin turned dark tan color and after I was done, I used a light exfoliant to slough it off. I was also pretty tired but not fatigued till the 3 days after my treatments were over. Good luck to you.Health Question & Answer
I'm not for sure but you can I ask your doctor go over this before treatment and they should give you some comfort I will pray for you to get comfort and I am in chemo now I never new you lost hair in radiation therapy I will have to ask I would say maybe.Health Question & Answer
mariel .? you are in my thoughts and prayers to my friend at this time , i didnt know what you were facing and i have nothing but the greatest empathy with you, please keep me posted and i hope to hear soon from you friend xHealth Question & Answer