I start radiation therapy on Monday

[Geekbabe]

Had round 9 day, I made myself eat before radiation and the nausea is somewhat better, ate a small supper too when I got home

 

[Geekbabe]

Round 10 done! I get the weekend off & back to radiation treatment on Monday

 

[Geekbabe]

Is the nausea a treatable level, like does Emetrol work at all? Oh GB hang in there. I'm glad you're doing it in the summer, you don't want to add winter misery and being cold to the list of what you are already dealing with.

I eagerly await news of your impending victory.

 

[Geekbabe]

I’m going to ask my Radiation Oncologist when I see her on Monday.

 

[GodisanAtheist]

Round 10 done! I get the weekend off & back to radiation treatment on Monday

-Damn, they really slam this stuff into your system eh? I only have tangential experience with cancer and for some reason always through the treatment process was spread out over a year.

 

[SteveGrabowski]

Had round 9 day, I made myself eat before radiation and the nausea is somewhat better, ate a small supper too when I got home

One time right after getting radiation my mom was telling the doc that maybe she was having a side effect from it because her stomach was feeling weird but then I mentioned to the doctor that she had eaten about 20 of those little Hershey bars she was handing out to kids the night before for Halloween. So we all had a good laugh and figured that was the obvious culprit. Is loss of appetite typical with radiation? Last time she needed a course of radiation when I'd take her in for it about half the time after she'd want to stop at the Taco Cabana right by for a plate of flautas. Though she has never had to take chemo. She told me her biggest side effect other than having a spot on her boob from where the beam was aimed I guess was she doesn't grow armpit hair any more on that side.

 

[Geekbabe]

One time right after getting radiation my mom was telling the doc that maybe she was having a side effect from it because her stomach was feeling weird but then I mentioned to the doctor that she had eaten about 20 of those little Hershey bars she was handing out to kids the night before for Halloween. So we all had a good laugh and figured that was the obvious culprit. Is loss of appetite typical with radiation? Last time she needed a course of radiation when I'd take her in for it about half the time after she'd want to stop at the Taco Cabana right by for a plate of flautas. Though she has never had to take chemo. She told me her biggest side effect other than having a spot on her boob from where the beam was aimed I guess was she doesn't grow armpit hair any more on that side.

My appetite varies…sometimes I have no interest in eating,Other times I’m focused on specific foods, last night I had 2 grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪 & they were delicious

 

[Geekbabe]

Round 11 done Monday, met with my Radiation Oncologist, she said the CT’s show definite shrinkage & that she was pleased….only 9 more rounds!

 

[Red Squirrel]

That's great news that it's working!

 

[Geekbabe]

Round 20 done! I rang the bell & Mass General even gave me a certificate ❤️

 

[lxskllr]

I guess it's wait/see now to determine how it worked?

 

[Charmonium]

I wish I'd seen this earlier. Zofran/ondansetron is a great anti-emetic med. It's strongest point is that last I checked, it has no interactions with any other drugs.

You probably know this, but your mood and outlook are almost as important as the treatments. So do all of the things that make you smile and feel joy . . . . and keep doing them.

Get a prescription from your doctor for "fun." Go jollificate yourself.

 

[Geekbabe]

I guess it's wait/see now to determine how it worked?

There has already been significant shrinkage, the Radiation Oncologist & my Oncologist are pleased

 

[Geekbabe]

I wish I'd seen this earlier. Zofran/ondansetron is a great anti-emetic med. It's strongest point is that last I checked, it has no interactions with any other drugs.

You probably know this, but your mood and outlook are almost as important as the treatments. So do all of the things that make you smile and feel joy . . . . and keep doing them.

Get a prescription from your doctor for "fun." Go jollificate yourself.

GO Fest was last weekend & the summer continues with exciting events in Pokemon GO. My son & I are grinding hard! I am so close to level 50!

 

[BoomerD]

GO Fest was last weekend & the summer continues with exciting events in Pokemon GO. My son & I are grinding hard! I am so close to level 50!

You're in Bahstan...why don't you have lawnseats at the Pops and fireworks show?

 

[Geekbabe]

You're in Bahstan...why don't you have lawnseats at the Pops and fireworks show?

I don’t do crowds, I have had Covid twice & it intensified my COPD so badly I have to use a walker now. I mask everywhere and am careful about going out.