Anyone had radiation of the lung? What were the side effects? Results?

Do you have extensive stage lung cancer? It seems like they offer immunotherapy if you are extensive stage or if you've had a recurrence. Find out what they are recommending and ask your team about it. The people I've known who have done immunotherapy have had great success with it and very few if any side effects. It has kept their cancer stable. That's a good thing! You usually don't get scans until your chemo and radiation treatments are done. At that point they determine if the treatment worked. It's frustrating going through the treatments and not knowing if they are working. SCLC usually responds quite well to the initial treatments. I would not be too concerned about the immunotherapy, but please talk with your doctor about it. Get on the portal and express your concerns. Someone should be able to talk to you about it. You need to have some acceptance and peace of mind before starting. Your attitude will make all the difference. You will get through this. I'm 6 mos out from treatment. I never thought I'd feel this good again. Have hope! Wishing you all the best. Would love to hear what you find out. VLPR

I had a right nodule. 4 treatments total 1 daily on a Tuesday to Friday about 30 minutes each. Very easy. Painless. Mild fatigue for a week after. No big deal.

@espiritu56 I agree that the actual radiation treatment is easy. Lie down on the table, then get up and walk away. However, complication can arise many months after the radiation, so it is important to pay attention. I developed pneumonitis 10 weeks after my first treatment. 2.5 years later I had new radiation treatment and have developed neuropathic pain which fortunately has much improved with medication.

@espiritu56 I agree that the actual radiation treatment is easy. Lie down on the table, then get up and walk away. However, complication can arise many months after the radiation, so it is important to pay attention. I developed pneumonitis 10 weeks after my first treatment. 2.5 years later I had new radiation treatment and have developed neuropathic pain which fortunately has much improved with medication.

@vic83 For the neuropathic pain I’d highly recommend accupuncture in addition to what you’re doing. It is very accepted as an integrative support in cancer treatments. My insurance pays for it but even out of pocket it’s not very expensive.

@vic83 Great advice. I am 4 weeks out. The radiologist says watch for pneumonitis for 12 weeks. Had it before as a result of immunotherapy. Not fun. Predisone was very effective in eliminating it.