Brachytherapy

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  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member
    #62
    DaughterSue said:

    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. 

    you poor thing!

    I am SO SORRY!  I'm sure that this all does seem like a nightmare.  I hope you are taking good care of yourself as stress is so harmful for the body and you have enough going on.  Big tight (((HUGS)))

  • Nixmac
    Nixmac Member Posts: 1
    #63
    I have refused brachy as sounds like torture

    My doctor told me that they would place three applicators in me, give me an epidural and I would lie in the same position for 48 hours.  During that two days lying without moving, they would give me three high radiation treatments.  The torture for me is lying in the same position, without being able to move my legs at all for two days.  I would never be able to make it.  ALso, my uterus is at a funny angle and high up and I fear that the placement will be awkward and painful.  I also have concerns about blood clots for lying still like that so long.  Is there some other way to administer this treatment other than being in the hospital for two whole days?  Has anyone had a different experience?  Thanks everyone

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member
    #64
    Nixmac said:

    I have refused brachy as sounds like torture

    My doctor told me that they would place three applicators in me, give me an epidural and I would lie in the same position for 48 hours.  During that two days lying without moving, they would give me three high radiation treatments.  The torture for me is lying in the same position, without being able to move my legs at all for two days.  I would never be able to make it.  ALso, my uterus is at a funny angle and high up and I fear that the placement will be awkward and painful.  I also have concerns about blood clots for lying still like that so long.  Is there some other way to administer this treatment other than being in the hospital for two whole days?  Has anyone had a different experience?  Thanks everyone

    Welcome Nixmac and so sorry

    Welcome Nixmac and so sorry you need to be here.

    Many of us had brachy that did not require what you are describing.  I had 5 lower doses of radiation over a two week period. Each session only lasted about 5 minutes. It was the easiest part of my treatments.  I am 2 years post treatment and doing well. 

    I think you need to get a second opinion. 

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • Northwoodsgirl
    Northwoodsgirl Member Posts: 571
    edited February 2018 #65
    Brachytherapy

    Nimac, What you are describing sounds antiquated. You may ask if there is a cancer radiation center that has the technology where you are mapped for the insertion of the radiation “bead” into your vagina and it only stays in place for 3 minutes or less. You are in and out of the radiation clinic in less than an hour.  There are risks associated with epidural blocks that you shouldn’ t have to be exposed to . Laying in still for 3-5 minutes on your back in a lead encased room is hard enough let alone for 48 hours! 

    Lori

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