ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: jbbrown15 on October 20, 2010, 12:10:13 pm
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I'm on day 3 of a 26 treatment course of radiation. My appointments are at 10:20 in the morning and I planned to work during the afternoons. I'm an attorney.
I'm having a lot of nausea and headaches and fatigue. I'm curious who continued to work straight through FSR and who took time off.
Thanks.
Jean
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Jean ~
I underwent 26 FSR treatments (in 2006) on a surgically de-bulked AN but I had retired so I can't offer you a direct answer to your question. I drove myself (60-mile round trip) to and from the hospital where I received the radiation treatments. I did not suffer from fatigue, headaches or nausea and If you're experiencing these problems, you may well want to consider taking a few weeks off.
Jim
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Jean ---
I have been thinking about you. I feel bad that you are having those side effects. I was very lucky -- I had my treatments in June -- 30 of them. I did get tired, but I was still able to do things around the house. I am a retired medical person -- after 40 years of working. I was very lucky to NOT have any headaches or nausea. I did have a couple of days, during my treatments that I didn't feel the best, but it did pass. You might want to share how you feel to your Radiation Oncologist -- if you aren't able to see him --- share with the therapist - they are very helpful.
Keep us posted --- I will be thinking about you.
Thought and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery --
Patt from Minnesota
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I did not work during my 30 proton radiation treatments. I had a long commute to Boston so the doctor thought it would be easier on me not to work. Of course, he was right.
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Hello,
I think you checked out my website some and know my story. I had only 5 days of FSR on Novalis. I wasn't able to work (PE Teacher) that week nor the next 2 weeks for a total of 3 weeks off. I was suppose to start back this past Monday, the 18th of October. Unfortunately, I woke up that morning with more nausea, headaches, and a large part of my hearing was blocked on the AN side. I am sure it was due to swelling in the tumor... it was 17 days post radiation. It was a bad day. On top of that, I had discovered 4 bald spots on my head from the treatment.
Long story short they put me back on steroids and nausea medications and I feel like a new women! I realized how helpful those meds were to me. I have no idea if they have you on anything at all. My homeopathic doctor also prescribed "Arnica" to help with inflammation. Just thought I would give you my info. The fatigue I endured the first 2 weeks was substantial too. Focusing isn't easy.
Good luck with it all. I hope all goes well.
Shannon