Susan Cornett Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I started SBRT yesterday. I'm scheduled to have two more sessions. The way Super Radiation Doc explained it is that I basically receive the equivalent of 10 days of "normal" radiation in one session, with a very precise target. When I had traditional radiation last year, I had one minor burn but the fatigue got me. Anyone experience fatigue with the SBRT? I finish next week, and leave for vacation at the end of the week. A beach is the best place to recover. 😀 By the way, apologies for not being around here much lately. In addition to the ongoing cancer appointments, scans, labs, etc. , we are swamped at work (which is a good thing) so my focus is elsewhere these days. I think about you all daily, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Happy to hear SBRT got started for you! And I completely agree, there is no better place to recover than the beach! I hope your next 2 sessions are uneventful! Take Care, Steff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Susan, My SBRT treatment was also delivered over 3 days. No side effects at all. The only affect was hearing millions of cancer cells screaming as they were fried by the gamma rays! But, the noise of my celebration drowned out the screams... Looks like a auto paint robot doesn't it! Did you get your choice of music to listen to? Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 I did not get any music. Wish I had - almost fell asleep but I'm so scared to fall asleep and jerk or move and lose that precise positioning. I've had no less than 2 emails from my mom and 2 calls from my director today checking on me. I think they're expecting me to answer the phone half-asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Good luck with the radiation, Susan! I'm assuming that beach vacay isn't planned for the Carolinas. If so, you might find it less than relaxing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Susan, Best of luck with the treatment and zapping away the cancer!! Enjoy your beach vacation afterwards. I totally agree that it's the best place to recover!! Be well, Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 LexieCat - no, headed to the gulf side of Florida, but we have friends joining us from NC. They live well inland but two of them work for Duke Power so their trip may be impacted. I heard the storm was downgraded again - hoping it doesn't spin offshore and gain strength again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I hope all goes well and enjoy the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 The SBRT did what it was supposed to do; my nodule decreased in size from 11 mm to 7 mm. In my mind, I guess I thought it would go away altogether, but that's not the case. Super Radiation Doc also told me to think of the decrease in size in 3D, not linear, and that the decrease in size is very good. So now we wait and scan again in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Susan, I’m betting it’s gone. What is being seen is inflammatory scar tissue. At least, that’s what my first post treatment showed. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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