SBRT
![Cinnamongirl](https://us.v-cdn.net/6035652/uploads/pictures/npicture-287163-1522174335.png)
Well a week from today I will be starting radiation treatment to my lung nodules. I'm really nervous. My goal is to stay off systemic treatment for as long as I can.
Has anyone undergone this? I am a little worried about long term effects. My left side is in a tricky spot. Any insight would be appreciated.
Hope you all are well and happy!
Cin
Comments
-
Good to see your Post
Can't offer any insight today. But am glad to see your Post Cin. As always hope your having a better day and sending some positive thoughts your way.
0 -
Aww.... i hope you get
Aww.... i hope you get answers soon. If not here, maybe try Smartpatients.com
Did you lookon CSN under lung cancer too?
Keep posting here, you never know. IN fact, make your title of your post here more specific maybe?
But I am here for you ALL the WAY!!
Sending you, gentle, healing hugs!!!!!
Jan
0 -
Thank you
Thank you all for being so supportive. I'm a little nervous..ok a lot nervous! Everyone keep their fingers crossed for an easy, non eventful 10 sessions (5 to each side)
Hope you all are well and happy!
Cin
0 -
My husband had sbrt
My husband had sbrt as you described to his shoulder. Another time to his hip. He did not have it to his lungs. He left work to go to the treatment, and went back to work afterwards. He didn't have any problems. Told me it was like getting a long xray, and only complained about the uncomfortable table he was lying on. During the two week treatment plan he did complain of being tired, but that could have been from anything. My husband's mets were in his bones and the treatment was successful in completely getting rid of pain, and also it killed the cancer.
0 -
Side effects
Dr said side effects would be fatigue, rib discomfort and maybe some esophageal discomfort. However pneumonitis is common which worries me. Most cases resolve themselves. In other cases steroids are required...let's hope that doesn't happen.
0 -
I sincerely hope that none ofCinnamongirl said:Side effects
Dr said side effects would be fatigue, rib discomfort and maybe some esophageal discomfort. However pneumonitis is common which worries me. Most cases resolve themselves. In other cases steroids are required...let's hope that doesn't happen.
I sincerely hope that none of those things happen to you. I can understand that lung tissue has got to be different than bones. Especially the location of my husbands treatment being shoulder and hip. He also had cyberknife twice to his spine. We were told a host of possible side effects that included paralysis. That was scary, but none of the terrible side effects happened to him. You will find more people on smart patients who have undergone advanced treatments. There is alot of really great information on treatment for lung mets. One of the participants works in the field and her support and information re treatment is phenomenal. Let us know how you are doing.
0 -
share knowledge pleasepenitent said:SBRT
My son-in-law had SBRT and I can fill you in on quite a bit about it. Private email me with any questions.
Penitent
Penitent. I really appreciate you being here and posting. I certainly can appreciate wanting to keep things private via a private email. I've done it myself, but if you have any general helpful ideas, warnings, suggestions, I sure would appreciate knowing. Being Stage 4 is really a tough place to be. Advice and experience are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
0
Discussion Boards
- All Discussion Boards
- 6 CSN Information
- 6 Welcome to CSN
- 121.6K Cancer specific
- 2.8K Anal Cancer
- 445 Bladder Cancer
- 307 Bone Cancers
- 1.6K Brain Cancer
- 28.5K Breast Cancer
- 395 Childhood Cancers
- 27.9K Colorectal Cancer
- 4.6K Esophageal Cancer
- 1.2K Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
- 13K Head and Neck Cancer
- 6.3K Kidney Cancer
- 669 Leukemia
- 791 Liver Cancer
- 4.1K Lung Cancer
- 5.1K Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- 235 Multiple Myeloma
- 7.1K Ovarian Cancer
- 56 Pancreatic Cancer
- 486 Peritoneal Cancer
- 5.4K Prostate Cancer
- 1.2K Rare and Other Cancers
- 536 Sarcoma
- 725 Skin Cancer
- 649 Stomach Cancer
- 191 Testicular Cancer
- 1.5K Thyroid Cancer
- 5.8K Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
- 6.3K Lifestyle Discussion Boards