Radiation or not after surgery for endometrial cancer?
I was diagnosed with early stage endometrial cancer at Christmas. Had complete hysterectomy on 1/9/24. There was no cancer in the sentinel lymph nodes, ovaries or tubes. My doctor is suggesting brachytherapy to cut my 10% chance of recurrence to 5%. I’m concerned about the side effects. Has anyone been thru this and what are the possible side affects of this type of radiation? Dr said I don’t have the harmful P53 gene but do have a gene that would qualify me for immunotherapy if it were to come back. Really torn about what to do next. Would like to think I could fight the return with diet and lifestyle. Ideas and experiences appreciated.
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Such positive comments. Didn't realize any one could have such a terrific experience.
So true! I blame my incontinence on radiation. Done in a distant room, all protections taken. I am in a fog about it all due to the length of time since it happened.
Sorry to hear that. Did they make sure your bladder was full when radiation was administered? My family member was checked for that on a CT scanner before every radiation treatment. Radiation is an art and a science!
@nupenini, welcome. How long ago did you have radiation?
Thank you so much - I'll check out these resources. I had already been eating organic as well as grass fed meat, but am doing a ton of research. Been listening to ChrisBeatCancer.com modules and learning about Juicing etc. Walking every day the last few weeks and working to lose weight. I also had a condition, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, which has depleted my body the last couple of years - this may have contributed to the cancer? But just had results today that my pancreas has healed enough to be back in normal range for the first time in 2.5 years. Praise the Lord! Maybe this will help me keep from having a recurrence.
Sounds as though you have found a workable pathway to better health. You have achieved a great milestone and undoubtedly your health indicators will continue to improve and you will feel so much better as time goes on. How wonderful it is to know you have the power to make these changes. Thanks so much for sharing. ♥️
I had 3 radiation treatments at Abbott Northwestern. I had no side effects from this treatment and haven't had any symptoms of any kind since. All my checkups have been negative.
I had 3 brachytherapy sessions with no side effects. This treatment is to reduce endometrial cancer recurrence at the vaginal cuff.
I too had three brachytherapy treatments and found it to be easy and have not had any side effects