How did you feel after pelvic radiation was completed?

Posted by Helen, Volunteer Mentor @naturegirl5, Jan 18, 2022

I finished up radiation (photon) for endometrial cancer last week at Mayo Clinic. I had 25 sessions of external beam radiation and 2 sessions of internal (brachytherapy) radiation. I had very few side effects during radiation other than frequent urination and occasional diarrhea. Now that I'm finished with radiation and back home I'm having the following: lots of fatigue during the day that comes and goes, pelvic aching ( 3 out of 10 on the pain scale), and urinary tract-like pain on urination (not burning, more pain).

Back to my original question. How did you feel after your pelvic radiation was done? What did you do to help yourself through it? And how long did these symptoms last (the medical staff at Mayo told me 1-2 weeks)?

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jeanadair123 | @jeanadair123 | Nov 22, 2022

Let me know how if it helps you? Happy thanksgiving

Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Nov 22, 2022

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@jeanadair123 I sure will. Happy Thanksgiving to yiu.

Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Dec 16, 2022

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@sm22 Have you finished with the radiation treatments? How are you feeling and has your back and hip pain lessened?

sm22 | @sm22 | Dec 16, 2022

Hello - yes I have finished with the radiation treatments ( first week of Oct) I still am experiencing back and hip pain which is concerning, but I am trying to look into alternative treatments for my pain and not let the anxiety get the best of me. I am praying it is nothing else. Thank you for asking.

sm22 | @sm22 | Mar 1, 2023

I am five months out from radiation to my abdomen and pelvis. The main complaint I have is the lower back pain that has now begun to move up my back and I have also began feeling more fatigued. Hoping these things will resolve themselves eventually. Take care.