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20 Plus years after radiation
In 1978 I was told I had Stage 1A Hodgkin's. I was told I would have to go thru radiation treatments using Colbalt 60. I was given over 7432 rads of radiation and now some 27 years later I'm still having side effects. I was wondering if they are any other "LONG TERM" Survivors of radiation?
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Radiation Damage
I had surgery for rectal cancer in July 2003 (with a permanent colostomy), followed by 16 radiation treatments. I was supposed to have 30 treatments, but had to stop because the radiation caused a bowel blockage and then the colon totally shut down (eventually repaired its self). I also had bleeding of the "rectal stump"…
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Depression
I survived my lymphoma and have been back to work for a year. However, in my desire to live better I cannot cope with some of the realities of my life as it was. My family has also had long term emotional effects from the experience. I have done support groups and psychology, but my family won't participate in these things…