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My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Dec 21, 2022 | Replies (260)Comment receiving replies
Heres what my dad said when i asked how he was doing and how things are going-
Still taking Tylenol for a little pain but itching is the worst thing. Have finished with all antibiotics and go Monday to get it checked and hopefully have it taken out.( by it he means the drain-has had fluid in abdomen since surgery)
Doctors have decided I need a 6 week course of proton therapy. Will have to go to Barnes every day for six weeks for a 45 minute treatment. Will probably start soon. More fun!
My poor dad 🙁 not sure what proton therapy is plan on looking into that too.. my husbands mom just past this last sunday and funeral not till feb so been busy with that too - thanks for asking though i’ve been concerned about him but also trying to comfort my husband.
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@formydad Here are two pieces of information.
"Proton therapy appears to be safer and more effective than conventional radiation therapy, because it can deliver a high dose to a very specific area, with minimal impact on surrounding tissues. ... It destroys cancer cells but causes less damage than traditional radiation to surrounding healthy tissue." Medical News Today Feb 2019
Also, https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/proton-therapy/about/pac-20384758
Thank you for letting us know about your dad's condition. We are all pulling for him!
My condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law. You certainly have a plate full of concerns, don't you? How are you holding up, yourself?
Ginger