Hello everyone,
You may remember that my friend Paul's oncologist initially dismissed radiation, then reconsidered and eventually prescribed it.
He is currently receiving radiation to his lower back and also to the rectal tumor. Today was his eighth day of treatment out of -- the doctor was a bit vague on this -- 14 or 15 days.
Before beginning radiation Paul was in quite bad pain and his ability to walk, stand and even sit was sharply impaired. I'm sorry to report that now -- mid-treatment -- there's been no improvement.
Can anyone who has been through this give us some idea of what to expect in terms of restoration of mobility and what kind of time line might apply?
Another concern : Has anyone experienced increased burning or pain in the rectum as a result of the radiation? If so, when can we expect this extra pain to diminish?
Happy New Year to you all.
Judy