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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
    #42
    TraciInLA said:

    Elaine,
    Just want to echo what MyTurn said -- radiation is a very localized treatment, so (with the exception of fatigue), the side effects are only to the area being radiated. You should have no problems eating or swallowing, since none of your eating/swallowing "equipment" will be receiving radiation.

    During rads, I shared the waiting room with other patients who were having radiation for head/neck cancers, esophageal cancer, and breast cancer. We breast cancer people couldn't believe what the others were going through -- our side effects were nothing compared with theirs.

    Traci

    Sending you prayers and
    Sending you prayers and good, positive thoughts!

    Angie
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  • blackroze1000
    blackroze1000 CSN Member Posts: 50
    #43
    Angie2U said:

    Sending you prayers and
    Sending you prayers and good, positive thoughts!

    Angie

    Thanks, ladies!
    Thank you all for your comments and your prayers. It always makes me feel better when I log on and actually feel someone cares -- You guys are the best!!

    Elaine =)
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