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Curious about radiation experiences? Pros/Cons?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Aug 29 6:52pm | Replies (11)

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I was diagnosed stage 3 endometrial cancer in December 2022. Had surgery, chemo, external beam radiation and brachytherapy in 2023. I wax fortunate to have had an “easy” time with all of it. Fatigue was probably the biggest side effect. The chemo was to address any cells present ( two sentinel lymph nodes were positive) and gge two radiation treatments were targeted to prevent a recurrence in the same area. I’m two years out and have had no other issues. Take care

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@aardvark2118 and @keirahaley it wouldn’t hurt to ask what the chances are of developing incontinence. I know of five people - men as well as women - who are now incontinent after radiation for bladder, prostate, ovarian or cervical cancer.

Yes, it is true that fatigue is a big side effect too, but it is not a permanent side effect.