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Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?
Sarcoma | Last Active: Feb 26, 2023 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Her hand is healing now that radiation is complete. Now she is dreading the amputation surgery on Feb 19th. She has emotional times. Thank you for your concern. I wonder if any of the members have advice on what to expect after surgery or tips on any things she/we can do to make this time less difficult. Any medical aids we should buy for future? She is an athlete & has completed 2 triathlons. She enjoys swimming,cross country skiing, and biking. She is an auto mechanic by trade .
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@winter23, I, too, look forward to the tips that others can offer from their personal experiences, like @forge55 and @tynerlisa.
It’s not surprising that your daughter is experiencing so many emotions. Amputation of 3 fingers is a loss not only of her fingers but how she navigates her world from her career to her sports and pleasures. This loss is real and she may be feeling emotions similar to mourning.
Do you think it might help her to speak with someone at the cancer center where she receives care?
See this article:
– How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/