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Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium: Pre-op prep & Diagnosis
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Feb 1, 2023 | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
My radiation simulation went fairly well, though stressful. Had a CT with contrast that was less than optimum, but doable according to the radiology oncologist. I had been so concerned about prepping with having a clean bowel that I think I went overboard leaving me with a bowel filled with gas. That required 2 attempts to release the gas and was mostly successful. After the scan, the radiation technologist tattooed the spots where the stickers had been placed on my pelvis. It will take approximately 2 weeks before I will begin the pelvic radiation sessions. Meanwhile, I am most concerned about how to go to the morning sessions with an empty bowel as I am chronically struggling with constipation.
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@cls316 There are many different experiences that our members have had with external radiation treatments. Most of what you described is very similar to my own radiation simulation except for having an empty bowel. That was not part of the prep I had to do for my simulation or treatments. I know that some are advised not to drink soda or other "bubbly" beverages during the week when they have external radiation treatments in order to prevent the gas problem you described.
Once the external beam radiation treatment starts it goes quickly. I spent more time getting changed into the "gown" and getting dressed again then I did getting the actual treatments. Those were very quick. Unless there was a delay in radiation oncology I was in and out of there within 30 minutes.
I wish you good rest and peace while you await the start of your treatments. Will you check back in whenever you'd like to share or when you have questions?