Latest Radiation discussions http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-treatments/conventional-treatments/radiation/1,0,129,123,88.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I need information on radiation costs and duration of treatment and I'm trying to find an email address for MD Anderson in Houston.  Does anyone have their email contact? (I have the phone number).Has anyone gone through radiation treatment there and can give me some idea of costs and duration? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25792,0.htm miguelm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone gone through treatment with Therespheres. They are micro-spheric beads that contain a radioactive component. The beads are delivered directly to the tumor. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25545,0.htm ddubya Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have tonsil cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes.  Began Chemotherapy (TCF Protocol) the end of march with good results.  after the three treatments my insuing PET scan showed complete clinical remission.  however the treatment protocol requires another step of 7 weeks combined carboplatin(weekly) and daily radiation.  just discovered that there are different radiation therapies(equipment).  Of course everybody says theirs is the best.  any opinions on which ones are.  i am very concerned about destroying my salivary glands as my current radiation oncologist says she doesn't think she can avoid them.  the systems i've heard of are "Tomotherapy", "Rapid Arc" and "Trilogy" which one is really the best. dldataplex http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25082,0.htm dldataplex Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello,  I’m Tonya . My father has been receiving radiation for prostate cancer. He has large masses on the inside of his spine . He has just received 10 sessions of radiation they are shooting him from the front and from both sides. He feels like his Stomach and esophagus are burned he can’t swallow and gets the hiccups. He is in a lot of pain.Is there anything we can do ? Thank you, Tonya http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24562,0.htm Tonya777 Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone suffered extreme pain while wearing the face mask for radiation? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24273,0.htm rockman Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT My mother-in-law is about to have whole brain radiation (begins next week) for a metastatic brain tumor that came from esophageal cancer. She first had the brain tumor on her cerebellum in January and it was resected and completely removed. We chose not to do whole brain radiation because we were not convinced that the benefits outweighed the negatives, but 2 months after her surgery, the tumor was back and at its original size.... which is pretty much unheard of! So, now we have to do whole brain radiation and we are nervous. Have any of you had whole brain radiation or know someone that did? What were the major side effects and complications that were experienced? Did it keep the tumor from recurring?Thanks!!Lia http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24203,0.htm Mclfighter Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm now on my second RAI treatment the first dose was 125 now one year later they bumped it to 150.  Can someone tell me if they have had this treatment more them me and are still showing signs of living cells on the Thyroid bed.  I have a scan on Wednesday the 21st then they want to do one in six months.  I'm sick of the low iodine diet and all the treatments and TSH has been in the 140's for my treatments and I feel like I'm not human with out my Synthroid. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24141,0.htm mswanson Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed this evening with throat cancer.  As I understand it, I will at least undergo radiation therapy and probably have a feeding tube into my stomach.  Would others be kind enough to tell me of their experiences please. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23976,0.htm Annielizabeth Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT In the discussion on radiation therapy techniques, photon radiation is the only type presented, with aiming and modulation variances.  How about adding an explanation on Proton Beam therapy?  Loma Linda University, MGH in Boston, MPRI in Bloomington, IN, MD Anderson, and the University of Florida in Jacksonville are the ones I know about as a lay person looking for treatment alternatives for my pancreactic tumor. Would you experts please add this evolving alternative radiation therapy technique to the descriptions? Thank you, Terry Y http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23774,0.htm longez Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have recently been diagnosed with Sinonasal Carcinoma, and they told me I would more than likely have to have radiation and chemo treatments.I cannot imagine how they do the radiation to the facial area and not some how effect the eyes.  This is very scary to me and I am really curious.  I have read articles on this but none really tell me how it will effect me.  I have had radiation before, breast cancer 24 years ago, but this is a totally new ball game for me.  Like I said, I would really like to hear from someone that has had any kind of treatment for nasal cancer.Thanks. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23042,0.htm PattyCake25 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT The list of forms of radiation you show, doesn't include the Internal radiation I had.  I was given two large capsuls of radiation to take by mouth.  Then I was isolated for four days.  What type is this, how effective is it, and what is the difference?  When completed I was told there were miniscule cancer cells left but not to worry.     Barbara2 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21757,0.htm Barbara2 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Today was my 7th radiation treatment and last night I noticed a large bruise, approx the size of a golf ball on my back. The area would be almost directly behind the area they are radiating. Now I asked my boyfriend to look at the bruise this am prior to going to radiation and it looked faded..much better than last night. Tonight I looked at it and it is purple and red again, not at all faded like it was this morning. I asked the radiation girls what they thought and they brushed it off. I did not hurt myself.....I finished chemo 6 weeks ago and never had a bruise like this ever in my life. Anyone ever hear of this? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21651,0.htm nnaoj Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT            My husband suffered surgical staph following the removal of colon cysts, only to find out he also had some topical cancer (squamous cell). He was finishing his 4th of (5 week )  therapy program which also accompanys 2 weeks of chemo.          Aside from diarrhea, nervousness,  and feeling sick, he's on fire from his front side all the way to the back, so the doctor has given him a 3 day break.   He's using a special ointment, but apparently it doesn't seem to be enough.  The doctor is young and husband feels as if he's not giving him much to go on and won't address pain meds needed to take just to get through a day! His job involves lots of walking and using a professional vehicle so he can barely sit down.  Anyone else going through this much intensity? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21009,0.htm carriercat Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT              My husband suffered surgical staph following the removal of colon cysts, only to find out he also had some topical cancer. He is finishing his 5th week of radiation therapy for that is accompanying 2 weeks of chemo. He's on fire from his front side all the way to the back, so the doctor has given him a 3 day break.   He's using a special ointment, but apparently it doesn't seem to be enough.  The doctor is young and husband feels as if he's not giving him much to go on and won't address pain meds needed to take just to get through a day! His job involves lots of walking and using a professional vehicle so he can barely sit down.  Anyone else going through this much intensity? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21008,0.htm carriercat Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT My husband suffered surgical staph following the removal of colon cysts, only to find out he also had some topical cancer. He is finishing his 5th week of radiation therapy for that is accompanying 2 weeks of chemo. He's on fire from his front side all the way to the back, so the doctor has given him a 3 day break.  He's using a special ointment, but apparently it doesn't seem to be enough.  His job involves lots of walking and using a professional vehicle so he can barely sit down.  Anyone else going through this much intensity? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21007,0.htm carriercat Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello:I'm about to begin 3 weeks of radiation, 5x/week for a nodule(s) that is malignant in my left supraclavicular area. I have been on Tarceva for the past 2 years due to my having Non Small Cell Lung Ca. I have had whole head radiation due to the cancer metastasizing to my brain and I have gone through chemo to rid the cancer, which started in my lung in 2002 and metastasized throughout my trachea, spine, collarbone and brain in 2005.I am very nervous about the radiation...I'm reading horror stories about the healing process. What tips can you suggest? I bought aloe vera (no alcohol) and aquaphor...I don't know when I should be using those products, everyone talks about aloe vera.I would like tips on how to make myself more comfortable going through the radiation and how to take care of the burned areas after radiation, how to sleep, how to bathe...help.Thanks, Ricki  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20738,0.htm Ricki1222 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT My DCIS "in-situ" Stage 0 was contained in the milk duct and all milk ducts were removed so there are no more abnormal cells in that part of my breasts.  I had a similar problem witht the other breasts 4 years ago but no abnormal cells were found.  Since I do not have milk ducts in either breasts I can not have a recurrence of DCIS, but like every woman there is no guarantee that something could be detected at the next mammogram or MRI in other parts of my breasts.The MRI showed nothing after the milk ducts were removed which means there may be something too small to see or there is nothing to see at all.  The doctor still suggest that I have radiation on the affected breast.I am very hesitate to have radiaiton (since it can only be done once on that area of my body) to kill something that may or may not be there!  That sent up a red flag to me!My doctor said that with radiation I have a 65% of no recurrence within 5-8 years.  It takes the average cell 8-10 years to turn into a cluster of bad cells that can be seen on a mammogram or MRI as possbile cancer.  Since radiation will kill all the current bad cells whether seen or not I can understand that nothing will be seen on the mammogram or MRI within 5-8 years. My concern is that radiation also kills good cells and when the body is growing new cells, do these cells have a greater chance of forming clusters that will become bad cells in 8-10 years.I would like to hear from other who did not have a mastectomy but chose to have radiation, especially those who made this choice over 10 years ago.  Has breast cancer recurred?  What about the effect of radiation on your other internal organs?  Are you having any medical problems related to radiation?Thanks for your reply. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20401,0.htm Cajun Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT I'm reading where some people have their feeding tubes for 5 months or longer. Radiation only lasts for around a month. Does it really take four months to be able to eat after radiation ends? I'm only at radiation number 11, so lots to look forward too I guess. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19876,0.htm rick51 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Once radiation stops, I understand there is a lag time where you still cook and don't improve. How long until you start to feel a little better, then some better, etc? I see peole with feeding tubes for like 5 mos. Radiation only lasts a little over one month. Does it really take 4 months before you can start to eat enough on your own??I'm on day 12, guess I still have lots to look forward too!! YUK! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19853,0.htm rick51 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2003 and ended up having a lung removed.  The cancer returned in his remaining lung in 2006 and was successfully treated with radiation.  Now it's back - again in his remaining lung and his rib.  We found out a few days ago it has metastasized to his brain.  We are told there are three small lesions.  WBRT is the only therapy he was offered.  Has anyone been in a similar situation - three lesions - with any other therapy recommended or tried?The things I'm reading about side effects are frightening and I wonder if his quality of life will be so compromised from the WBRT, we'll regret it.  Any thoughts out there? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,18084,0.htm Susan59 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Just wondering if there is anyone with experience of RT for thyca? I completed RT 2 weeks ago. How long did you have saliva/taste dysfunction. Everyone is different, but has anyone had a "good" result? Anyone with Tall Cell (Stage IV) experience in general? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17754,0.htm ilbwendy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT  My dad has been diagnosed with radiation necrosis.  He's alert but he can't eat, talk or walk. The doctors pretty much say there is nothing we can do so we have to wait and hope the body will heal itself.  Does anyone know of anything else we can try to bring him around?Thanks so much!   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17394,0.htm rmdag Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT My hubby just finished 10 treatments of radiation to his chest and back area and now has a rash. It is itching as bad as poisin oak. Wondering if its from the Radiation or could it be poison oak. He had a rash before when he was on Erbitux. That was in Chemo family. It has been 1 week since his treatments have been thru. Thanks for any input. Ms C   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,16813,0.htm Mscheryl103 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT I am about to begin radiation treatments, need to hear from someone who has undergone the same thing.  Had a lumpectomy, now getting ready to do 34 treatments of radiation.  What am I to expect during and after several treatments?  Will I be able to continue to work(teacher), while being treated? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,15613,0.htm Floss-55 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Two years ago I had a Lumpectomy followed by radiation. During radiation I was given the drug Ritalin do to extreme fatigue. I continue to be exhausted most of the time. No one can tell me if this is related to the radiation on not. Does anyone have any experience with this problem. Thank you http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,15297,0.htm Ms.B.J. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT