Treated with 7200 cGy radiation for squamos cell cancer T2 of the vocal cord fifteen years ago. I now suffer from radiation damage to the spine, throat problems, risk of stroke due to hardening arteries in neck and at high risk for reoccuring cancer caused from radiation. I'm suffering from neurological problems and suffer from chronic pain on my left side of my body. Doctors don't know much about the effects of radiation and can only tell me the damage will continue but it's unknown how severe. I'm 32 years old and was diagnosed and treated for cancer at 17.
2006-08-13 17:35:43 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmin373 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I just finished the new mammosite radiation which I was assured would just be easy and maybe a little burning of the skin with no after affects. Nobody told me how bad the damage, pain or side effects would be...I was just left to believe this was simple and painless. Lots of misleading and I am seriously upset, also. I believe they are using people like Guinea pigs because the insurance companies pay for what amounts to "testing" and then documenting the results in the name of "treatment."
2006-08-20 21:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear of all the side effects. Fortunately radiation has come a long way in the time since you have had your treatment. They are also very good about letting you know of any possible side effects both during treatment and long term.
I was treated with 5 weeks/5 days a week of external radiation and 3 high dose treatments of intervaginal radiation as a precaution for my stage 3 endometrial cancer. I had already done chemo and hysterectomy and my cancer levels were fine but this was just to be sure.
I was given a list of all the possible side effects and had to sign a consent form prior to my treatment. In my case I decided to do it not only because the radiation oncologist strongly advised it but because I felt the benefits outweighed the possible side effects.
I wish you all the best!
2006-08-15 14:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by RoZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japanese military leaders were still fanatical about persuing the war. They felt an acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration would have removed the Emperor from the throne, an act with the Japanese military could not abide. Civilians were being trained to attack with sharpened bamboo poles. Thousands of suicide aircraft and boats were hidden away to use against the allied invasion. Since 1935, Japanese schoolchildren were being taught to use weapons, and a militaristic school of thought. The information available to president Truman at that time, spoke of 500,000 American troop casualties, not unrealistic when you take into account the "fight to the last breath" philosophy the Japanese military embraced during the Pacific Campaign. The Code of Bushido. To die for the Emperor is a divine act. The Japanese civilian population had been lied to, concerning Japanese military losses throughout the war, and really didn't know the scope of the looming defeat. Leaflets were dropped over the intended Japanese target cities before the bombs were used, advising them to leave. It wasn't taken seriously. Even after the bombs were dropped, strong factions in the Japanese Army tried to stage a coup to prevent the surrender. Sorry if this doesn't help your cause, but you cannot judge the actions of 66 years ago by todays sensibilities.
2016-03-16 22:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My radiologist did such a good job of informing me of the risks that I opted not to undergo radiation. Then I had a recurrence and changed my mind. I have problems with scar tissue, severe pain in my ribs and back and decreased range of motion with my left arm. However, if I had it to do over again I would.
I've given up trying to get any relief from my cancer docs and have gone to pain specialists who have been much more helpful.
2006-08-16 08:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is actually, you just have to look for it. There was a study done that I found for you. Yes, I was bored, and yes, I actually read it all. I'm strange that way.
It may answer some of your concerns as to how and why you were treated with radiation therapy.
Hope it helps.
A RANDOMIZED STUDY OF HYPERFRACTIONATION
VERSUS CONVENTIONAL FRACTIONATION IN T2 SQUAMOUS CELL
CARCINOMA OF THE VOCAL CORD
http://www.rtog.org/members/protocols/95%2D12/
2006-08-13 20:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by GVD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read my cancer testimonials on my page and blog roll. with the right nutrition the body will repair itself.
2006-08-14 13:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋