lenr8 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 I start whole brain radiation today and I'm a little nervous. Can anyone tell if they had any side effects and what kind. I also start chest radiation this week plus chemo so I have a lot going on. I am nervous it will be too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Lenny, My husband had whole brain radiation last November - 14 treatments. He had this after brain surgery. His side effects - hair loss and fatigue. He has trouble with short term memory, concentration and his balance but we do not know to what to attribute these symptoms. And each day is a baby step forward. Was the wbr worth it. You betcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 My mom was tired and lost most of her hair. That was about it. She has been having memory loss lately, but I think it's from the chemo and vicadin not radiation. It's not severe memory loss, she just forgets appointments and what pills to take when, but seriously, I can't remember all that either! Thank God for pen and paper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Lenny, I had 10 PCI treatments the last of April/first of May. I had fatigue (horrible), loss of balance, hair loss (just had started coming back) memory loss (short term). They put me on steroids which gave me a horrible case of thrust. I lost 15 lbs. because I wouldn't eat, everything tasted terrible. I am just now getting over the worse of it. I have been reading post, but this is the first in a long time I have replied to. I still have alot of fatigue. At 9pm I am in the bed!! I hope you do not experience any of these side effects. I am just bad at it. If there's a side effect to anything I have it !!! GOOD LUCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 Len, Hang tight! You will get through this!. Look at our friend Ray! Prayers be with you. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 Len- Thinking of you and praying that all the treatments kick this LC in the butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenr8 Posted August 13, 2003 Author Share Posted August 13, 2003 Thank you for everyone's support. So far it hasn't been too bad hope it stays that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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