My husband has had 27 radiation treatments, then 11 rounds of Temodar 1 1/2 years later for a recurrence of the tumor. The tumor recurred in the 11th round of the chemo and he had Gamma Knife surgery (Aug. 2009). Now the tumor has recurred a third time and they are trying Temodar again. What other treatment options would you consider at this point?
I am a 4 year AA survivor that had a craniotomy and proton radiation. Proton radiation treatment is targeted therapy that does not harm the good brain tissue. I’m told that gamma knife radiation is similar to proton radiation since I am aware that there are not many proton radiation treatment centers. I chose to live out of state for 6 months and I am still cancer free today with no regrowth and stable MRI’s.
The patient underwent radiation therapy in 2007 with subsequent recurrence. The patient has been undergoing chemotherapy with Avastin, which was discontinued in 12/2010. The patient has also undergone treatment with Temodar. Now with worsening dysphagia and speech impediment.
Findings: Multiplanar and multisequential MR images of the brain are done with and without contrast.
In the last four years the PSA has slowly crept higher reaching 0.577 in August of 2008. I recently scheduled radiation therapy with my radiation oncologist, but I am quite concerned about the side effects, especially permanent side effects. I am wondering if I am rolling the dice with a loss of quality of life, in trade for a possible three or four extension of life span. Could you please address these concerns. Thank you for your consideration.
A month ago my husband (41) had a tumor resection of a GBM in the left temporal/frontal lobe. He is still recovering from surgery and has begun cancer treatment (temodar& radiation) a week ago. He has a previous accident injury where he has struggled with neck pain for ten years. He has been on suboxone for probably 7 years now. He is currently taking his suboxone but is not getting any relief for his head pain.
What are the common effects of radiation therapy?
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It seems to me that there is a lot more risk in taking tamoxifen for 5 years -then 5 - 8 weeks of radiation therapy, if that's the case, why would tamoxifen be recommended over radiation?
I was asked to be part of a clinical study (which I have decided not to do) then I saw my radiation oncologist who determined that I would need 3 wks of radiation with 1 "booster" week. I have been told from the start that with a lumpectomy I would need radiation. I found out later about the hormone therapy. I want to know if this is standard of care for my situation. I had a 1cm lump including DCIS and ILC. My margins were 6mm, 1cm, 5cm, 6cm.
Since the diagnosis of Glioblastoma grade 4 in August, my husband has had the tumor removed and completed the round of radiation and chemotherapy - temodar. Recently I have noticed him being very short fused and argumentative. The slightest thing sets him off as if he had been personally attack. I have also noticed depression setting in. I'm assuming this is all part of the treatment and diagnosis.
eliminate the DCIS, limit the risk of local recurrence, and eliminate the chance of developing an invasive breast cancer. Post-operative radiation therapy is advised to minimize the chances of having a recurrence of DCIS in the breast.
Lumpectomy alone is adequate treatment if only one area of abnormality is found on exam or on a mammogram and it is very small. Also, the surgeon is able to remove the DCIS completely and no DCIS is left behind in the breast.
Dont know enough about radiation therapy to make a decision to have the treatment. Drs have strongly recommended to. Have researched on internet side effects. Need to know percentages for reoccurance with and without treatment. I do have other calsification sites in right and left breast not active. Very confused and worried about making right decision as to what to do next.
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The radiation therapy that you received seven years ago for the breast cancer and the therapy you are receiving now for the rotator cuff injury are two different forms of radiation. The radiation therapy given for the cancer can over a long term lead to skin changes such as decreased elasticity, pigmentation changes, decreased skin thickness, decreased blood circulation etc. These changes can affect healing and sensations.
Had successful radiation therapy on vocal cords. Finished in late August. Still hoarse and it varies as the day goes on. Doctor says it could take a year to really heal so that I know my voice quality.
Wondered if anyone had radiation on vocal cords and can give me some advice or recommendation of something that might help relieve some of the hoarseness. I was told to try speech therapy but it may be to soon. A small bit of alcohol, wine, mouthwash, etc. seems to help.
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