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What Kind of Radiation Did You Get for Your Gynecological Cancer?
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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?
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Hi it’s ok to post it here.
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Just having my 2nd treatment today, the last one on Friday! The tips I have is try to be relaxed , if you get all
nervous you get your body will tense up which you don’t want. The Doctor and her helpers are well trained and the make it as comfortable as they can, which they did for me. You will feel little discomfort when the insert the first tools to find out which one your body needs, but if you can relax you hardly feel any discomfort and they will ask you how you are doing when getting you prepped. Before you know it they start radiation and your done!