Radiotherapy is next on the agenda
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
November 2, 2017 8:18am CST
I recently posted that I was being referred to a radiotherapy specialist to decide on future treatment. Earlier this week I had a telephone call asking me to attend Royal Oldham Hospital for an appointment, which was scheduled for yesterday.
It has now been confirmed that I shall have radiotherapy treatment on my lungs and brain. These will be separate treatments, but both taking part on the same visit. This will be quite an intense course involving treatment 5 days a week for 2 weeks.
There are several side effects involved in this, but the one that the doctor stressed most was serious tiredness. I am already extremely tired and weary most days, initially from the cancer and then as a side effect of chemotherapy, so becoming more so could prove quite a problem.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Nov 17
Radiation is NO where near chemo, this is mild, a walk in the park! Tony had 34 treatments of radiation, 5 days a week and the worst of his was a red spot on his back.
Tony is 5 months in remission for this same treatment, he has/had stage 4 lung cancer with a liver tumor.
I do not recall what type of cancer you have, but this therapy works. I do not think it can get any worst than the chemo, that is some evil stuff.
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 17
Good luck with everything, it will be difficult in all kinds of ways but take all the help you can get, don't stay quiet, and you will get through it 
My grandad had to have radiotherapy this year for bowel cancer and it did make him quite ill but he's recently got the all clear and he's fully recovered now 
My grandad had to have radiotherapy this year for bowel cancer and it did make him quite ill but he's recently got the all clear and he's fully recovered now 3 people like this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Nov 17
@LilyBeBack Excessive worrying would certainly not help. At least the time frame has been good so far, which I was concerned may have been a problem.
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 17
@Asylum Yeah that's probably right, but just do your very best not to worry too much (sorry I know that sounds stupid because of course you'll worry, but you know what I mean) and focus on good health and positivity I'd recommend positive affirmations and visualisation, they can be extremely useful
I'd recommend positive affirmations and visualisation, they can be extremely useful2 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
That is a difficult course of treatment, but necessary, I'm sure. I am wishing you strength to get through it wwith minimum problems and a return of the energy needed to win your battle!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Nov 17
@Asylum I am sorry that things seem hopeless, but you are fighting at least.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Nov 17
@JamesHxstatic At the moment, but getting close to giving up.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Nov 17
Wow that's a lot and to go every day, I hope you have a friend who can help with all that. Take care and get some rest.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
2 Nov 17
Oh 
Have a good rest and get well soon! Wish for your full recovery 
Have a good rest and get well soon! Wish for your full recovery 2 people like this
@snowy22315 (180663)
• United States
3 Nov 17
I just hope it works! God Bless! They are pretty sure my dad has cancer for the second time. He has a biopsy on the 16th..I just hope it can be treated without having to resort to sugery as the last time it was a nightmare and this could be worse..
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Nov 17
Sorry to hear Barry. I know you left a comment on one of my post about what's happened to you, but can I find it lol.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Nov 17
@kevin1877uk Exactly. I have known occasions where it has taken 5 attempts to fit the cannula.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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3 Nov 17
@Asylum I'm sure it was. especially if you get a nurse who can't do it right and misses the vein
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
2 Nov 17
I really hope it goes well and they are good to you at Oldham. Sleep can be a rebuilding if it means you sleep more than normal well I guess that is part of the treatment. At this time of the year right into the last part of December it's darker anyway so if you are able to sleep your tiredness away well maybe that will be a good thing.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Nov 17
Think of it as a two-week long nap and just use it to restore yourself, basically, mentally and emotionally. You have many friends on here praying and pulling for you and many of us would gladly take some of the burden away from you if it was possible. Know that you are loved and cared about and let that help you keep your spirits up no matter how tired you get.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
8 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I am off to the Royal Oldham hospital today to have a mask fitted, which should prove interesting.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Nov 17
@Asylum I really wish I lived closer, I would drive you or the very least make you smile during the commute. A burden shared is always lighter.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Nov 17
I will continue keeping you in my prayers.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
5 Nov 17
@Asylum Yes, but for the treatment, difficulties, remission time, etc. No one is beyond prayer.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Nov 17
Do you have an agency such as one that I work at to help you out at home? I know you have said your brother helps out as well as your neighbors too. The services of Visiting Nurses would be helpful to you. Our agency provides personal care services, housekeeping, and cooking meals as well.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Nov 17
@Asylum I am sorry to hear that.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
2 Nov 17
Sending all best thoughts so that you can get through all of that.
Needles are something I do not mind actually but its the other stuff that I might mind more like the chemo.
Will be thinking of you.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 The chemotherapy is finished for the present.
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
7 Nov 17
Yes, whether you get this treatment or any other treatment, being tired is part of fighting cancer. So get your rest, it is one of many ways the body heals.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
8 Nov 17
@Carmelanirel2 The majority of my time is spent watching television.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
7 Nov 17
@Asylum 
I'm sorry, I know that has to be frustrating. I know it is really frustrating for my friend because she was very active and a dancer like myself, I can't even imagine not having energy for so long. So I hope you are surrounding yourself with positive people, to keep you from getting too sad about it.
I'm sorry, I know that has to be frustrating. I know it is really frustrating for my friend because she was very active and a dancer like myself, I can't even imagine not having energy for so long. So I hope you are surrounding yourself with positive people, to keep you from getting too sad about it.1 person likes this
@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
3 Nov 17
Good thoughts sent your way. I am sorry you have to go through all this, but it will be worth it if it will put you in remission.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
15 Dec 17
I hope your therapy has finished by now. Rest fresh air and good things to eat my friend along with my deepest best wishes!
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