I had internal radiation for cervical cancer. I believe it was 6 rounds over several weeks. Have you started the treatment yet? What questions did you have? I'd be happy to answer anything you are wondering about.
I had internal radiation for cervical cancer. I believe it was 6 rounds over several weeks. Have you started the treatment yet? What questions did you have? I'd be happy to answer anything you are wondering about.
I think our treatment was a little bit different, I had a cervical stent put in and it stayed there while I went for treatments. For me it was not painful, just discomfort, like period cramps. Since you will be in the hospital overnight I’m sure they will keep you resting and give pain meds if needed. You’ll do fine. What stage are you? I was 2A. I had 5 chemo treatments and 26 external radiation treatments. Those were easy, in and out of the clinic fairly quickly. Chemo was ok, made me awfully tired, but I just rested a lot. Keep me posted on how you’re doing.
I'm stage 2b. I'll be having the same amount of external radiotherapy and chemo as you had, and then 2 sessions of the internal radiotherapy. It could be slightly different to your treatment, but hope I will have a similar experience to you.
This is the first time I've used any forum for anything, and I'm so glad I have, as even just writing my worries down has help, and so good to speak to people like you that has already gone through treatment.
Take care and thank you again for sharing your experience xx
I'm just starting my second week of treatment, and currently having my second chemo, and have just seen your message.
I've been OK, just extremely tired on Saturday, which is what I was expecting on just the first week. I'm not expecting the next few weeks will ss easy, but will take one week at a time.
I've got my date for the internal radiotherapy, which is in 5 weeks time. Still extremely nervous, but will try to put it to the back of my mind till nearer the time and concentrate on the current treatment.
Hi Laura, I had my brachytherapy and it went really well. It wasn't half as painful as and uncomfortable as i was expecting. Even taking out everything wasn't too bad, as they automatically gave me morphine beforehand.. I think it's more the unknown which is the scariest thing.
I had fantastic news from the consultant just before the second treatment yesterday, that I don't need to go back next week, as the MRI they did showed little or no cancer left I will need to go for a PET scan and another MRI in about 6 weeks, which I don't had a date for yet. I don't think it's really sunk in yet though.
Hiya, going on a forum like this was the best thing I did as I was getting so worked up at the beginning, and it seem to help me get some perspective. I hope you find it helpful too.
I found the chemo and radiotherapy to be painless, but had a few stomach issues, but it was manageable with the tablets they gave me. I had tinnitus anyway, but it has got worse i think due to the chemo, but that is probably just because I've had issies with my ears since i was young. I didn't have any sickness or experience and hair loss. I did get extremely tired especially nearer the weekend and just had to rest as much as I could Saturday and Sunday.
I was absolutely terrified about the internal radiotherapy, but for me it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I was thinking. I had a general anesthetic, which was the best option for me. I didn't find it painful while the applicators where in, it was just a bit uncomfortable, but I got use to it. Taking the applicators and packing out didn't take long, and they gave me morphine which took the edge off any pain. If you feel any pain during the time you're having the brachytherapy make sure you say, as they will manage it.
I wish you all the best, and I hope your treatment goes well xx
