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What Kind of Radiation Did You Get for Your Gynecological Cancer?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Feb 4, 2023 | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
Vaginal Brachytherapy treatment
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Had my first treatment of 3, started the first one Monday and go today for my 2nd one and have the last one Friday then all done , just go back for periodically for treatment. I am getting 15 minutes of Radiation and time they get you set up it takes all together close to a hour. There is a little discomfort when finding which size of tool they need . They try 3 different sizes so when they find the correct one they take that out and insert the same size one that gives you the radiation. Then they hook up wires to the tool they use then start the radiation on a timer, it shuts off when done. Then Doc comes in removes the tool and wires you are all done. You do have to have legs in stirrups and I had to have CT Scan where they put me though it 3 times then they hook the wires up to the tool and then radiation begins.
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Interesting, Im scheduled for 2 vaginal brachytherapy and was told mine were to be done under sedation. How did you feel afterwards?
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@cheriels I'm confident that members who are soon to have vaginal brachytherapy will be very grateful to have your explanation of how it went for you. Since vaginal brachytherapy is a kind of radiation therapy your post was moved to this existing discussion on radiation treatment for gynecological cancers.
- What Kind of Radiation Did You Get for Your Gynecological Cancer? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/types-of-radiation-treatments-for-gynecological-cancers/
We did this to help you connect more easily with other members who are sharing their experiences with different types of radiation and with women who are seeking information before starting radiation.
Cheriel, now that you've had 3 treatments, is there anything you wish you had known or tips you'd offer to anyone getting vaginal brachytherapy?