Has anyone had radiation to the chest area? Specifically the mediastinal region?
My radiation oncologist is going to do hypofractionated (which is a shorter course of radiation) course of radiotheraphy
My questions are:
1) have you had any side effects
2) was the radiation treatment successful
3) To complicate the treatment I have a PACEMAKER.
4) If anyone has a pacemaker, were you warned of any problems re the radiation?
My treatment will be 15 sessions in 3 weeks.
Thank you very much and good health to you all. Mike
The esophagus area can be affected so ask for Magic Mouthwash Prescription to have on hand. Swallowing became impossible for me but the mouthwash (that you actually drink) will numb the area and give you time to get soft foods down. That was my only side effect. Good luck!
Hi Seaspray,
How long did you have the swallowing problem?
Was it during the radiation period only?
I hope you are doing well now?
Best regards, Mike
My swallowing problem happened a few days after I finished 10 treatments. I thought I had sailed through! I walked and exercised everyday so the fatigue from that never got to me.
Hi Seaspray,
Are you completely back to normal now?
I am having 15 sessions in 3 weeks. So a bit more than you.
I do hope all is well and life is good?
Thank you so much and best wishes, Mike
Lol, we are never normal again!🤣 I had brain radiation about 6 months after the chest radiation. That tried to knock me down with horrible fatigue but I fought it with caffeine and exercise. Also had my hip radiated 2 years ago. Fun times!
I am truly sorry to hear this.
You are a fighter without a doubt. It's hard to keep a good man down...
Fight on and all best wishes,
Mike