fillise Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hello all, I got to NC last night and immediatley discovered that mom has a badly swollen area on her right side (stomach level). She showed it to the radiologist and he ordered at new CT scan for Monday. It feels more like fluid than a hard lump. She began getting her second radiation on her hip Tuesday but the swelling began before that. Has anyone had anything similar with radiation or otherwise? Thanks, Susan 7/10 UPDATE--The Ct scan showed stable disease in her lung and no liver involvement (Whew!). The radiologist seems to think that the swelling is coming from the mets in her back. They've already radiated there so they are going to gave her an infusion of quadroment next week. Anyone have experience with quadromet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Susan- I cannot answer your question just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your mom and hoping that this is something they can take care of quickly and easily. Hugs - Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 That sounds very strange Susan. It should be followed up on immediately. I have had plenty of radiation...but not side effects like that. I hope you figure out what is going on very soon. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Susan, I can't say that I have heard of swelling you are describing. Maybe other members will have an idea. I hope you find out what is going on and that it is resolved quick and easily. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul verdon Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Susan Michael is going through radiation on his hip also and has had 6 of 10 treatments with no side effects. Your discrition of your Mom sounds like something else is going on with the hip. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Susan, I hope they can find out what's going on there ASAP. My mom has had radiation several times as well and has not had that type of side effect at all. Fingers are crossed and prayers sent up. Please keep us posted. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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