Nancy/radiation info

nancy1169
nancy1169 Member Posts: 10
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Well going to see radiation dr today to see if he thinks I need radition before the surgery ont he 16th. Will know in a few hours. Does radiation make you sick like chemo? Have not had either as yet.

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  • mumphy
    mumphy Member Posts: 440
    #2
    Hi Nancy.
    Al had 5 rounds of radiation and that was because of the mets to his back. He is doing rather well at little fatigue.

    It depends on the part of the body being radiated and the amount because it does accumulate in your body just like chemo.

    You have to remember every one is different and will react differently to every treatment no matter if it is the same thing that someone else is getting.

    Keep us posted on the out come of your appt. today.

    God Bless,
    Kath
  • Betty in Vegas
    Betty in Vegas Member Posts: 290 Member
    #3
    mumphy said:

    Hi Nancy.
    Al had 5 rounds of radiation and that was because of the mets to his back. He is doing rather well at little fatigue.

    It depends on the part of the body being radiated and the amount because it does accumulate in your body just like chemo.

    You have to remember every one is different and will react differently to every treatment no matter if it is the same thing that someone else is getting.

    Keep us posted on the out come of your appt. today.

    God Bless,
    Kath

    It depends
    Layne had only tiredness with his radiation, until the last week and the week following when he had quite a bit of pain swallowing. Others struggle with it...so I think it depends on the person, like Kathy said. However, I would certainly do it if they offer it. I'm a big believer in walking through any door God opens.

    Let us know!

    Betty
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #4
    Betty in Vegas said:

    It depends
    Layne had only tiredness with his radiation, until the last week and the week following when he had quite a bit of pain swallowing. Others struggle with it...so I think it depends on the person, like Kathy said. However, I would certainly do it if they offer it. I'm a big believer in walking through any door God opens.

    Let us know!

    Betty

    Hi Nancy,
    Glad to hear that
    Hi Nancy,
    Glad to hear that your drs are on top of your cancer. Radiation is a good choice. My dad did both radiation and chemo at the same time. Had little side effect. Mostly tired. And always remember...when life closes the door......God opens a window!! Keep up the good work. Keep us posted.
    Tina
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