joanie55 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hi All, I wanted to update some of you on Whole Brain Radiation and what I've gone through the last few weeks. I was really afraid of going through this, as I know a lot of us are. I had never hard anything good about having id done or going off the accompanying medications (especially decadon). My actual treatments lased 2 minutesd. Start to finish was about 5 minutes. My biggest problem was that constant hungar plagued me all day long. I could not stop eating. It was insane. Eventually I just gave in and enjoyed my food. I guess in the last week I gained 8 pounds. I had no sleep poblems that I know some have had. As far as the weight I know it will come off and I'm probably better of a little heavier. I do feel great. No headaches,,,,which was my original problem. Well, my job now is to keep on fighting. I go for lots of scans over the next two weeks. Brain, CT, etc. Hopefully WBR has done its job for me until something better comes along. Wishing you all the very best in your own fights. It makes me so sad that so many of us need to be doing this. Joan[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Joan, I am glad to hear things went so well for you. Praying for great results with the follow up tests and a complete healing for you ! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 It is sounding pretty good, Joan. You know I have been rooting for you, and hearing that you feel well does my heart good. I will start up the prayers for more than good scans and will wait anxiously until you post. Weight is an issue that can be dealt with at some later date, right Joan? For now.......get yourself in as good a shape as you can as far as LC is concerned. I am 2 sizes larger than before all this started, BUT feel great and look healthy. That is what's important. Love and very positive vibes coming north to you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Keep up the good fight-- so glad things went well. Thanks for letting others know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm so glad to read that you are feeling better and had an "easy time" with WBR. It really helps to know what others' experiences are with this stuff. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Joan, So glad that the WBR was pretty easy for you and that you are feeling well. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for good scan results and continued good health and spirits! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Joan; may your cancer cells die now. I am glad you are feeling better. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Joanie, I hope your next round of scans show the WBR to have been a success. Yes it is a scary treatment to go through, but the results can be good. Please keep us up to date and continued prayers your treatments have gone well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thank you for the update Joan. Your treatment and your response to the treatments sounds very encouraging. Praying for complete healing for you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hope this round of treaments does the trick! Praying for you. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Joanie you are such the trooper!!!! I was having a bad day and then I read your post, you put a big smile on my face! I've seen my husband go thru WBR, and the first time he had it, his overall results were fantastic! I know you are going to have the same success. You probably already know, but don't be suprised if you become really fatigued, I've told and still telling my husband do what your body tells you to do. Don't feel guilty if your too exhausted to do anything, just what you have been thru is beyond exhausting... I'm so very happy for you! Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 ((((Joanie)))))) Prayers that all of the results on follow up tests are good! Hugs, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesia Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I do hope that WBR really worked for you ! wiesia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks for the update. I am so glad to see you are done with the treatment and are now ready to enjoy life. Much love and many prayers for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Joanie,I am glad you handled the wbr well.It wasn't all that bad for me either except for all the other things that are plaguing at the same time. Hang in there and good luck with upcoming tests and scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 So glad you made it through the WBR, Joanie. I'll be praying for good scan results for you. By the way, your attitude is always amazing. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Joan, Awesome to hear!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Keep fighting Joanie!!! We love you so much here!!! You are a breath of fresh air!!! I'm always praying for you! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Go Joanie! Your fighting spirit is such an inspiration. Prayers this week for some good scans....you have to stay strong to lift that rol-poly little grandbaby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Joanie, I am so glad to hear you're feeling good after the treatments. You have my prayers that the WBR does what it's meant to - kick those cells to the curb! You are never, ever far from my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Go, Joanie, Go!! I'm glad to hear that you're done with WBR and sending many many prayers for GREAT results when ya get the scans done!! Much love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 We all like hearing the good stuff. Congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Joanie, You continue to be a beautiful inspiration. I hope all those head buggers are now resolved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Joanie, I am so glad to hear you are strong and handling all so well. Girl, you enjoy those ice cream sundaes! While you are at it, have one for me!!!! God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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