SandraZ Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I finished my last round of chemo Thursday so the Dr says for now. Next she wants me to see a radiologist to start radiation on my brain lesions. I am really afraid of this.I hear it's going to make me more tired I can't imagine. I told her I have to work. She said I can go during my lunch hour. I have a bunch of questions like , will it swell my brain? What if I don't get it? How long do I have to do it for.? Other side effects? I have been very sad since she told me. I cry a lot. I know I'm just stressing myself out. I just want to be normal again. The past couple days I have been dropping things, Is it stress? I go for a pet scan and MRI the 17th.Does anyone have any insight on radiation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Sandra, Not first hand experience but I know a lot of folks who had it including my daughter. Her brain radiation was post surgery to remove a meningioma. She had all the concerns you mentioned but there was no other way of dealing with her problem. She did experience side effects with a lack of energy being the most concerning. This resolved quickly after radiation was complete. Please try and relax a bit. Radiation works and should address your brain mets. You'll get through this. Stay the course. Tom Pegi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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