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Starting SBRT Treatments In A Week: What to expect?

Posted by broderbund1 @broderbund1, Jul 26 12:58pm

Just wondering what to expect……experiences with how long each treatment session typically lasts?

Was at MD Anderson last week for Space Oar procedure and MRI/CT simulation. Little more stressful than I hoped…..while I followed instructions on fluid intake I had way too much in my bladder…..had to release additional 3 separate times so MRI lasted almost 2 hours!

CT scan was an adventure as well …..had bran cereal for breakfast ( totally my fault) which resulted in a lot of gas. Dr had to come in and perform a catheter procedure to release it ……😳😳

Hoping my treatment sessions go smoother!!

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Miggie | @miggie | Jul 28 9:50pm
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One thing I will say: Do NOT make that mistake during treatment because you will pay for it down the road.
If you’re lucky you’ll get kicked off the table before any harm is done but it all depends on your team and how vigilant and disciplined they are.
YOU have the important job of bladder and bowel prep. If you are lax the radiation will cause all kinds of issues and make your life miserable.
Just follow the rules exactly to the letter and SBRT will be smooth and uneventful.
Phil

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@heavyphil
Thanks for the heads up.

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Miggie | @miggie | Jul 29 10:39am
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I was told to drink 30 ozs of water 1 hour before treatment. By the last week of 20 sessions of IMRT, that recommendation was down to 16 ozs because my bladder was always too full. Bland diet and Gas-X are your friends. Also, I set a cut-off time at night where nothing else was ingested until the following day's treatment. Practice now and by next week you'll be all set. I used this as a reference...https://www.nutrition.va.gov/docs/Oncology/RadiationTherapyforProstateCancerNutritionMar2025.pdf

Good luck!

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@mjp0512
So you drink 30oz of water before each treatment? He was told to drink the 30oz before his MRI and CT scan next week. I know he is overwhelmed I so hope he heard directions correctly. I am just a friend to listen when he wants to talk. Thank you.

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Jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | Jul 29 11:17am
In reply to @miggie "@mjp0512 So you drink 30oz of water before each treatment? He was told to drink the..." + (show)
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@mjp0512
So you drink 30oz of water before each treatment? He was told to drink the 30oz before his MRI and CT scan next week. I know he is overwhelmed I so hope he heard directions correctly. I am just a friend to listen when he wants to talk. Thank you.

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@miggie
I have 40 radiation treatments. 16 ounces of water about an hour before the treatment. One time out of 40 my water level wasn’t right.

I’m not a few CT scans of my stomach area and was never told to drink a certain amount of water. Strange differences in requirements.

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