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cranky_granny
Member
4 years ago

Radiation On Lesion

Saw the Radiation Oncologist today. She feel that the radiation will help. Have staging on Thursday then I’m to have 5 zaps over 5 days. It could take up to 4 weeks to know what the full benefit will be. Its worth a try
reay liked this rad oncologists the last one had no bedside manner at all. Didn’t explain anything. And didn’t believe i had mets said it was all arthritis that was 2 and half years ago 
glad my main oncologist didn’t believe him. And started treatment for the lesions immediately. 
I know the radiation is not going to cure the mets but it will hopefully help with the pain. And if the Ibrance along with Armidex works to slow down the growth of the lesions and not get anymore I’m in for the long haul
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    arpie
    Member
    4 years ago
    Good on you for chasing it down ... and I am SO glad you get on well with your Rad Onc - it really is SO important to get on well with your medicos .... as you'll feel more comfortable raising ANY question with them, without fear of being ignored or belittled.

    Fingers crossed it does the trick, straight up xx. Definitely let us know how you go xx

    I hope you can have another zap too @wendy55 xx
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    wendy55
    Member
    4 years ago
    Well done,in this day and age it seems impossible to believe that a radiation oncologist would think it was arthritis,please let me know how you go, I had one zap of radiation about 5 years ago on my back and it has worked up until now,will be talking to my oncologist about if I can haver any more for pain relief,or the pain could just be the result of the new chemo side effects, we will see,so pleased to hear you are here for the long haul, so am I!!!!
    wendy55