Brachytherapy

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  • derMaus
    derMaus Member Posts: 558 Member
    I had my 'simulation' for

    I had my 'simulation' for radiation yesterday and will start in a week or so. (I was scheduled to start a couple of weeks ago but a post-chemo CT revealing mets caused a delay.) The nurse doing the internal measurement commented to the techs "Whoa, that's a short one" - uh, yeah, that's what a radical hysterectomy will do for you - a super short vagina. My radiation oncologist is a nice young man who seems a little...prissy, and he kept obliquely referring to the 'device'. I finally said "You mean the radioactive dildo?" The techs were highly amused. I don't know if your mother's sense of humor is such that she'd enjoy the tweaking her doctor, but if so she might try that term out next time she's in. Worked wonders for me.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,676 Member
    derMaus,

    thanks for ending my day on a chuckle. 

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    derMaus said:

    I had my 'simulation' for

    I had my 'simulation' for radiation yesterday and will start in a week or so. (I was scheduled to start a couple of weeks ago but a post-chemo CT revealing mets caused a delay.) The nurse doing the internal measurement commented to the techs "Whoa, that's a short one" - uh, yeah, that's what a radical hysterectomy will do for you - a super short vagina. My radiation oncologist is a nice young man who seems a little...prissy, and he kept obliquely referring to the 'device'. I finally said "You mean the radioactive dildo?" The techs were highly amused. I don't know if your mother's sense of humor is such that she'd enjoy the tweaking her doctor, but if so she might try that term out next time she's in. Worked wonders for me.

    Ha!

    That is EXACTLY the way I described that thing to people!

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,351 Member
    (as follow up to Connie's

    (as follow up to Connie's statement) derMaus - thanks for starting my day with a laugh.  That is just so dang funny - don't worry - I'm going to give you credit for THAT one!

  • Cass83
    Cass83 Member Posts: 151 Member
    how timely

    I go Tuesday for my first brachytherapy. It was timely that I found these postings today :)

  • Kvdyson
    Kvdyson Member Posts: 789
    Cass83 said:

    how timely

    I go Tuesday for my first brachytherapy. It was timely that I found these postings today :)

    Good luck to you, C***83.

    Good luck to you, Cass83. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,676 Member
    Kvdyson said:

    Good luck to you, C***83.

    Good luck to you, Cass83. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

    Hey, Cass

    Hope it went well for you today. 

    Bet you never thought your name was x rated. 

     

  • DaughterSue
    DaughterSue Member Posts: 24
    derMaus said:

    I had my 'simulation' for

    I had my 'simulation' for radiation yesterday and will start in a week or so. (I was scheduled to start a couple of weeks ago but a post-chemo CT revealing mets caused a delay.) The nurse doing the internal measurement commented to the techs "Whoa, that's a short one" - uh, yeah, that's what a radical hysterectomy will do for you - a super short vagina. My radiation oncologist is a nice young man who seems a little...prissy, and he kept obliquely referring to the 'device'. I finally said "You mean the radioactive dildo?" The techs were highly amused. I don't know if your mother's sense of humor is such that she'd enjoy the tweaking her doctor, but if so she might try that term out next time she's in. Worked wonders for me.

    Too Funny!!

    I'll have to tell her that!!!  It's hilarious :)   I'm hoping for the VERY best for you!!!!

  • DaughterSue
    DaughterSue Member Posts: 24
    Cass83 said:

    how timely

    I go Tuesday for my first brachytherapy. It was timely that I found these postings today :)

    How did you do?

    Let us know how you are doing :) 

  • DaughterSue
    DaughterSue Member Posts: 24
    4 More Days!!

    Well, my mom is down to doing 1 more brach and 3 more external.  Her last day will be next Wed. She is so happy. She said the 2nd brach was a little better than the 1st one. I hope you are all doing well. (as well as you are able to)  Hugs to you all. Cool

  • Cass83
    Cass83 Member Posts: 151 Member

    How did you do?

    Let us know how you are doing :) 

    All went great!

    I have had 2 of the 3 brachytherapies now. Other than being uncomfortable, it wasn't bad. I did take a hydroxycodene before I went, just in case :) (they said I could take tylenol or ibuprofen, but since I still had one left from my chemo leg pain, I took it) I have had no side affects, no bleeding, no pain when I urinate. It has been pretty much the easiest part of all the treatments. (The first one took the longest since I did the CT scan and everything then, the next one took 5 minutes after it was in place!) Next week is the last of my treatments!

  • Cass83
    Cass83 Member Posts: 151 Member
    ConnieSW said:

    Hey, Cass

    Hope it went well for you today. 

    Bet you never thought your name was x rated. 

     

    X rated

    It went well thanks! And no, I sure didn't! :)

  • Cass83
    Cass83 Member Posts: 151 Member

    How did you do?

    Let us know how you are doing :) 

    No problems!

    I had my last brachytherapy on June 20th. I had a total of 3. Other than being uncomfortable, I had no pain, and have had no side affects at all. I have a follow up on July 24th with both my oncology gyn and rad onc, then will go every 3 months. Life is almost back to normal, well, a new normal anyway. :) My birthday is tomorrow and this year I am so very thankful to have one!

  • Kvdyson
    Kvdyson Member Posts: 789
    Cass83 said:

    No problems!

    I had my last brachytherapy on June 20th. I had a total of 3. Other than being uncomfortable, I had no pain, and have had no side affects at all. I have a follow up on July 24th with both my oncology gyn and rad onc, then will go every 3 months. Life is almost back to normal, well, a new normal anyway. :) My birthday is tomorrow and this year I am so very thankful to have one!

    Well, happy early birthday to

    Well, happy early birthday to you, Cass83! So happy to hear that your brachy treatments have gone well. Wishing you a wonderful "new" normal! Kim

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member
    Cass83 Congrats!!! & Happy Birthday

    What great timing to be all done and celebrate a birthday- so happy for you and glad you are heading for your new normal Laughing (((HUGS)))

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member

    4 More Days!!

    Well, my mom is down to doing 1 more brach and 3 more external.  Her last day will be next Wed. She is so happy. She said the 2nd brach was a little better than the 1st one. I hope you are all doing well. (as well as you are able to)  Hugs to you all. Cool

    DaughterSue

    almost there- keep on chugging away- let us know how she finishes- so glad the last session was better for her!!  (((HUGS)))

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member
    Congrats Cass83 on getting to

    Congrats Cass83 on getting to the finish line! I hope you start building up your strength quickly. Remember, it takes quite a while to find your new normal. Be kind to yourself. Happy Birthday.

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • DaughterSue
    DaughterSue Member Posts: 24
    Nellasing said:

    DaughterSue

    almost there- keep on chugging away- let us know how she finishes- so glad the last session was better for her!!  (((HUGS)))

    Thank you!

    She's doing good and gaining her energy back. She has SUCH a positive attitude and acts like she's fine!! She goes to her oncologist for a check up July 10th. I have no idea what they will do? 

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member

    Thank you!

    She's doing good and gaining her energy back. She has SUCH a positive attitude and acts like she's fine!! She goes to her oncologist for a check up July 10th. I have no idea what they will do? 

    Check ups

    I'd imagine they will do blood work and a physical exam- that's what they do every 3 months for me.  My gyn/onc doesn't believe in doing scans unless there are symptoms.  They will more than likely also go over how they think things have gone and give you info on moving forward ie: what to look for and how often they want to see her.   So glad she's so positive- that helps so much.   Look at you both- you made it!  YAY!!!!  (((HUGS)))

  • DaughterSue
    DaughterSue Member Posts: 24
    Nellasing said:

    Check ups

    I'd imagine they will do blood work and a physical exam- that's what they do every 3 months for me.  My gyn/onc doesn't believe in doing scans unless there are symptoms.  They will more than likely also go over how they think things have gone and give you info on moving forward ie: what to look for and how often they want to see her.   So glad she's so positive- that helps so much.   Look at you both- you made it!  YAY!!!!  (((HUGS)))

    Thank you for your reply...

    You're so kind, thank you....this has been tough as I lost my hubby of 28 years to colon cancer.  I feel like I'm in a nightmare.