I am meeting the Radiation Oncologist today for the 1st time

SunnieC

I'm not sure what to expect or what questions to even ask - any guidance would be appreciated...

Health and Happieness to all...
Sunnie

cindycflynn

Sunnie
If you scroll down you should find a thread called Radiation Questions and Answers that will give you a lot of great information.

In my first meeting, the nurse went over most of what to expect. They talked about what lotions to use, what foods/supplements/medications to avoid, and what the process will be like as you go through your treatments.

You might want to ask the doc about taking vitamin B supplements. I had this recommended from another survivor, and I didn't get much fatigue at all through rads (which I just finished this Tuesday).

Good luck - I'm sure you'll do fine.

Cindy

SunnieC

cindycflynn said:

Sunnie
If you scroll down you should find a thread called Radiation Questions and Answers that will give you a lot of great information.

In my first meeting, the nurse went over most of what to expect. They talked about what lotions to use, what foods/supplements/medications to avoid, and what the process will be like as you go through your treatments.

You might want to ask the doc about taking vitamin B supplements. I had this recommended from another survivor, and I didn't get much fatigue at all through rads (which I just finished this Tuesday).

Good luck - I'm sure you'll do fine.

Cindy

Thank you Cindy
You are an inspiration - and your picture is fantastic!!!
Sunnie

mimivac

Good luck, Sunnie
I echo what Cindy said. Don't be afraid to whip out a notebook with questions in it and to write down what the doctor says and ask for clarification if you need to. The more you understand, the better equipped you'll be to deal with any issues down the road. I wish you a fruitful appointment.

Mimi

DianeBC

cindycflynn said:

Sunnie
If you scroll down you should find a thread called Radiation Questions and Answers that will give you a lot of great information.

In my first meeting, the nurse went over most of what to expect. They talked about what lotions to use, what foods/supplements/medications to avoid, and what the process will be like as you go through your treatments.

You might want to ask the doc about taking vitamin B supplements. I had this recommended from another survivor, and I didn't get much fatigue at all through rads (which I just finished this Tuesday).

Good luck - I'm sure you'll do fine.

Cindy

Wishing you good luck. And,
Wishing you good luck. And, Cindy is right, look at the thread about radiation questions and answers. It will help you out I hope.