Brandyswa Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Can anyone explain what radiation pneumonia is & the signs of it? THanks Brandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Having no personal exerience with this, I can give you this brief answer about it. If your tumor is large and we are treating a significant portion of your lung, you may develop a condition called "radiation pneumonia." If that happens, you may develop a cough, shortness of breath and sometimes fever, usually starting one to four months after finishing radiation. This condition can be treated, and most patients improve quickly. In a small number of patients, the lung tissue may scar months or years after radiation treatments. Although this does not usually cause problems, it can sometimes cause prolonged shortness of breath. Usually R P istreated with steroids. THese help the problem go away usually. . Good Luck and let me know, if it does not answer quesions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thank you, we started steroids & antibotics yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 My sister was just diagnosed with RP yesterday. He started her on 20mg steroids. Her symptoms were a heaviness in the chest, short of breath, hoarsness, and fatigue. I talked with her this morning and she is already feeling much better. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 I am glad your sister is feeling better. Thank you for your post with your sisters symptoms. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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