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Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jan 9 4:22pm | Replies (88)
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I will have radiation therapy. I checked out the group for that but couldn’t find any posts. Has anyone had experience with it
I also have an infection, which is being treated with oral antibiotics.
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@caddo, here are a number of discussions about radiation and vulvar cancer and pelvic radation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/gynecologic-cancer/?search=radiation&index=discussions
Here's a general discussion you may wish to join:
- What Kind of Radiation Did You Get for Your Gynecological Cancer?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/types-of-radiation-treatments-for-gynecological-cancers/
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Hi, I had radiation therapy after chemo for vulvar cancer. You might want to check with your doctors about starting radiation treatment with an infection. They might want to wait until you have finished with the antibiotics and no more infection. Believe me, the slight delay will be worth it! Radiation can affect your white blood counts, so better safe than sorry. A few pieces of advise that I wish I had been given -
you will be tired so listen to your body,
if you can, have someone drive you to treatment, even if you think you can do it
Before you start, go out and buy “boy short” underwear in 1 size larger, you’ll be much more comfortable
Ask your radiologist about cream to use, in case you develop burns (like a sunburn)
I am more than happy to answer questions, if you have them. Let us know what the doctors say. You’ve got this!