Brain radiation side effects
Cheryl
Wife of Rickie, dx stage IV EC, Oct. 2010
Mets to brain and bones
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thinking of youGinny_B said:My SIL underwent whole brain
My SIL underwent whole brain radiation for metastatic brain cancer. Some of the side effects can occur up to 6 months after the radiation has stopped.
Sorry I can't answer your question, but just wanted to say a quick "Hi" to you,and to let you know you both are in my prayers. Hope you find the answer from someone here. Have a peaceful and Joyful Christmas. Thinking of you0 -
Thanks, chrissie!chrissiebass said:thinking of you
Sorry I can't answer your question, but just wanted to say a quick "Hi" to you,and to let you know you both are in my prayers. Hope you find the answer from someone here. Have a peaceful and Joyful Christmas. Thinking of you
Been thinking about you also. Hope all is going well for you. Merry Christmas to you and a wish for all good things for the coming new year!0 -
brain radiation
hi, you do not know me but I was on this site for over a year, my late husband had whole brain radiation due to mets in his brain. We did this type of radiation for six weeks straight, he had a tumor in the back of his head and could not walk which led us to the er.
One thing I noticed mid way through radiation was Ed was very different, could not walk well, slept alot, face looked burnt, forgetful, tired, more fatigued and eventually not with it at all, which I totally blame on this type of radiation. The radiation did not shrink his tumor, in fact, it grew considerably but we did not tell him this. It would have made no difference to tell him what he went through was a total waste of time, in fact, the radiologist that we spoke to before the radiation gave him only a 20% chance of shrinkage, so we knew what we were getting into. I believe that radiation did not help Ed, in fact, I believe it was the beginning of his demise. If I can be of any help to you, please contact me. I hope I am not too blunt with you but felt impelled to tell you what I knew.
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Cheryl,
The swelling could
Cheryl,
The swelling could be from the effects of the tumors in Rickie's liver and it not being able to function as well. Have they given you anything to help relieve the pressure from the edema? Is Rickie uncomfortable because of the swelling? I would try to get a better determination as to what is causing the swelling and what can be done so it doesn't create pain for Rickie.
I know you must be exhausted - perhaps you could call or email one of Dr. Ajani's nurses and seek some guidance. They always seemed to be responsive and not just leave us hanging.
Enjoy the next few days, hopefully you and your family will have some precious moments together.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Cindy0
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