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Early Breast Cancer - Radiation Treatment
I'm about to embark on a 4 week radiation therapy after my lumpectomy. I'm not looking forward to it. I have a weak heart and ultra sensitive skin. The more I read about its long term side effects, the more hesitant I become. Any advice for me? Has anyone skipped radiation treatment?
I'm about to embark on a 4 week radiation therapy after my lumpectomy. I'm not looking forward to it. I have a weak heart and ultra sensitive skin. The more I read about its long term side effects, the more hesitant I become. Any advice for me? Has anyone skipped radiation treatment?
jawsbar75
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
5 months ago
Radiotherapy and diabetes
Does anyone know if
radiotherapy
affects blood sugar levels?
Does anyone know if
radiotherapy
affects blood sugar levels?
Kazza1111
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
1 year ago
Radiotherapy
Next week I go for
radiotherapy
for a lumpectomy. I have 5 days of it, being fair skinned I am worried about the 'sunburn' effect that it will probably have on me, as I stay out of the sun due to burning. Not to mention, the feeling sick! Any suggestions please?
Next week I go for
radiotherapy
for a lumpectomy. I have 5 days of it, being fair skinned I am worried about the 'sunburn' effect that it will probably have on me, as I stay out of the sun due to burning. Not to mention, the feeling sick! Any suggestions please?
smithtennyson
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SHARE Breast Cancer Support
1 year ago
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Fibro and chemotherapy radiotherapy
Has anyone with fibro had chemotherapy and
radiotherapy
. I'm starting my treatment in the next two weeks and would like to know how this is going to effect my fibro and what kind of issues am I going to have to deal with just so I can prepare myself for what's to come ?
Has anyone with fibro had chemotherapy and
radiotherapy
. I'm starting my treatment in the next two weeks and would like to know how this is going to effect my fibro and what kind of issues am I going to have to deal with just so I can prepare myself for what's to come ?
Pdady
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
1 year ago
9 years survivor
I had grade 2 ductal breast cancer late 2014 when I had just turned 60 I had surgery , Chemotherapy (and
radiotherapy
it was hormone related Her2 oestrogen and progesterone positive I also had 18 doses of Herceptin So I had belts and braces as the oncologist said I have also been on letrazole
I had grade 2 ductal breast cancer late 2014 when I had just turned 60 I had surgery , Chemotherapy (and
radiotherapy
it was hormone related Her2 oestrogen and progesterone positive I also had 18 doses of Herceptin So I had belts and braces as the oncologist said I have also been on letrazole
4951
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My Breast Cancer Community
1 year ago
Effect of Age on Treatment Outcomes
Here is a recent study that shows having an older age (ranging from 65-75) results in a more favorable outcome when doing radiation treatment (i.e., older is better). The opposite is true for radical prostatectomy (RP) treatment. Namely, the older you are, the worse the outcome is after RP. https:
Here is a recent study that shows having an older age (ranging from 65-75) results in a more favorable outcome when doing radiation treatment (i.e., older is better). The opposite is true for radical prostatectomy (RP) treatment. Namely, the older you are, the worse the outcome is after RP. https:
janebob99
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
Cancer sufferer T3 below range, T4 50%, TSH 1.6 advice
Hello wise caring people. On one result, looks like they are a poor converter. My best pal is probably loosing battle with cancer - mid 60s male. He had radiation treatment on throat cancer 3 1/2 years ago. Treatment now stopped and has a lymph node node issue that is not responding, after throat
Hello wise caring people. On one result, looks like they are a poor converter. My best pal is probably loosing battle with cancer - mid 60s male. He had radiation treatment on throat cancer 3 1/2 years ago. Treatment now stopped and has a lymph node node issue that is not responding, after throat
Sleepman
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Blood Results
My husband has been in the hospital with me by his side since Sunday. He’s receiving his radiation treatment to his meninges everyday here and when he is discharged they wanted him to go into a rehab place for a few weeks but no one will take him because of his Pluvicto treatment coming up on Tuesday
My husband has been in the hospital with me by his side since Sunday. He’s receiving his radiation treatment to his meninges everyday here and when he is discharged they wanted him to go into a rehab place for a few weeks but no one will take him because of his Pluvicto treatment coming up on Tuesday
Izzygirl1
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
An Update - In Part.
Rather than an operation I am requesting
Radiotherapy
- Chemo and more BCG as an alternative to Radical Cysoscomy an operation to remove bladder, prostate and lymph nodes and part of intestine to make a route between kidney and stomach (external) That for me would be when everything else ha failed
Rather than an operation I am requesting
Radiotherapy
- Chemo and more BCG as an alternative to Radical Cysoscomy an operation to remove bladder, prostate and lymph nodes and part of intestine to make a route between kidney and stomach (external) That for me would be when everything else ha failed
Ern007
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
1 year ago
Bone Met Pain
Bone Scans identified newly formed bone metastases in my right femur. Recently started to feel severe pain associated with the metastases. Been using Tramadol in an effort to manage the pain. Does anyone have any other suggestions for better pain Management? Also, have an MRI scheduled for 2/10 as I
Bone Scans identified newly formed bone metastases in my right femur. Recently started to feel severe pain associated with the metastases. Been using Tramadol in an effort to manage the pain. Does anyone have any other suggestions for better pain Management? Also, have an MRI scheduled for 2/10 as I
kklott01
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
asking for advice
brief synopsis Cervical cancer 1985 with surgery and radiation treatment Urostomy 1991 Artificial sphincter 2003 Urostomy revised and most of small bowel cut out because of adhesions leaving only 1.2m 2006 Colostomy formed 2007 Constant mucus from rectum In 2023 developed high inflammatory markers
brief synopsis Cervical cancer 1985 with surgery and radiation treatment Urostomy 1991 Artificial sphincter 2003 Urostomy revised and most of small bowel cut out because of adhesions leaving only 1.2m 2006 Colostomy formed 2007 Constant mucus from rectum In 2023 developed high inflammatory markers
Imakelace
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Pelvic Pain Support Network
6 months ago
Battling!
My story - 3 years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer right in the middle of the pandemic. 8 rounds of chemo (got Covid in round 4), surgery and lastly
radiotherapy
taking me to May 2021. Got the all clear and started building my life and health back up.
My story - 3 years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer right in the middle of the pandemic. 8 rounds of chemo (got Covid in round 4), surgery and lastly
radiotherapy
taking me to May 2021. Got the all clear and started building my life and health back up.
Tiffin76
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Dad just diagnosed, looking for advice
He's been given a lot of information to read and he will be meeting with his care team again soon to decide on a treatment plan - the treatment options being considered are active surveillance,
radiotherapy
/hormones, focal therapy, and robotic radical prostatectomy.
He's been given a lot of information to read and he will be meeting with his care team again soon to decide on a treatment plan - the treatment options being considered are active surveillance,
radiotherapy
/hormones, focal therapy, and robotic radical prostatectomy.
May1994
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Prostate Cancer Network
1 year ago
"Castration resistant"
What is the relevance of this term and how does one know if it applies to them? I am stage 4, three mets in the back for which I have already received radiation treatment along with same on prostate. I have had 2 Eligard shots and been on 500 mgs of Abiraterone plus 5mgs of prednisone daily. Can I
What is the relevance of this term and how does one know if it applies to them? I am stage 4, three mets in the back for which I have already received radiation treatment along with same on prostate. I have had 2 Eligard shots and been on 500 mgs of Abiraterone plus 5mgs of prednisone daily. Can I
GrantB47
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Diabetes 2 high blood sugar level 03/11/2022 HbA1c level 92 mmol/mol 20/02/23 88 mmol/mol, through Prostate Cancer June 2022 to April 2023!
Target meant to be circa 58 on 'diet' have had to adapt diabetes diet strictly with changes brought by
radiotherapy
sessions! Currently 15 1/2 stone 5ft 9 1/2 inches.
Target meant to be circa 58 on 'diet' have had to adapt diabetes diet strictly with changes brought by
radiotherapy
sessions! Currently 15 1/2 stone 5ft 9 1/2 inches.
Adlon57
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Healthy Evidence
1 year ago
question about chemo for recurring tumour
He has had an enlarged biopsy, a removal of tumour,
radiotherapy
x 2, months of TMZ and avastin. We’ve had 6 months of stable scans and no chemo which has been amazing. Recent scan showed regrowth and the oncologist is recommending lomustine and avastin.
He has had an enlarged biopsy, a removal of tumour,
radiotherapy
x 2, months of TMZ and avastin. We’ve had 6 months of stable scans and no chemo which has been amazing. Recent scan showed regrowth and the oncologist is recommending lomustine and avastin.
15773
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Glioblastoma Support
1 year ago
Wow ! Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer. Greatly appreciate some Guidance with all this new Technology. Tampa Bay Area.
72yo – Gleason 7 – (4+3)- Group 3 - PSA 6.456 – PHI 91.7 – Free 12.86% - Localized in Left Lobe – Clean PSMA- 8mm Lesion – 15 cores taken – 5 unfavorable – 36cc PH - Hi All, Recently diagnosed with PC. Had the MRI, Biopsy and Pet PSMA done. Urologist suggested ERT + HT ( 6 mths). Started to research
72yo – Gleason 7 – (4+3)- Group 3 - PSA 6.456 – PHI 91.7 – Free 12.86% - Localized in Left Lobe – Clean PSMA- 8mm Lesion – 15 cores taken – 5 unfavorable – 36cc PH - Hi All, Recently diagnosed with PC. Had the MRI, Biopsy and Pet PSMA done. Urologist suggested ERT + HT ( 6 mths). Started to research
mijona
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Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
51 yo recently diagnosed
Whatever little information I have read seem to indicate that
radiotherapy
is more likely to cause anal/rectal issues. Hence I am feeling very confused. Of course I like the idea of not having surgery( and resultant scars.. I am Asian and tend to scar badly).
Whatever little information I have read seem to indicate that
radiotherapy
is more likely to cause anal/rectal issues. Hence I am feeling very confused. Of course I like the idea of not having surgery( and resultant scars.. I am Asian and tend to scar badly).
sydney1972
in
Prostate Cancer And Gay Men
1 year ago
Randomised clinical trial - prophylactic radiation therapy to asymptomatic bone metastases improved survival
Prophylactic Radiation Therapy Versus Standard of Care for Patients With High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases: A Multicenter, Randomized Phase II Clinical Trial Authors: Erin F. Gillespie, MD, MPH https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1386-1542 gillespe@mskcc.org, Joanna C. Yang, MD, MPH, Noah J. Mathis, BA
Prophylactic Radiation Therapy Versus Standard of Care for Patients With High-Risk Asymptomatic Bone Metastases: A Multicenter, Randomized Phase II Clinical Trial Authors: Erin F. Gillespie, MD, MPH https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1386-1542 gillespe@mskcc.org, Joanna C. Yang, MD, MPH, Noah J. Mathis, BA
Graham49
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
weaning off Fentanyl patches
I am on 25mcg Fentanyl patches for pain caused by a compression fracture on my T10 vertebrae due to radiation treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. I have been on painkillers for about 12 months now, beginning with morphine etc which caused intense constipation. I began about 9 months ago on 12 mcg
I am on 25mcg Fentanyl patches for pain caused by a compression fracture on my T10 vertebrae due to radiation treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. I have been on painkillers for about 12 months now, beginning with morphine etc which caused intense constipation. I began about 9 months ago on 12 mcg
Brightman
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Pain Concern
6 months ago
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