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Many HysterSisters report a variety of side effects, most of them quite tolerable, after receiving pelvic radiation treatments. These side effects include dry skin, bowel changes, burning sensation with urination, mild fatigue, and vaginal dryness. Effects vary from patient to patient, based on the type and number of radiation treatments ...
I had the same radiation treatments - 25 external plus 3 brachy - after I had an endometrial cancer recurrence. I also had concurrent low-dose chemo, which affected some of the ways I experienced the radiation side effects.
Long term side effects Radiation??? Cancer Concerns - GYN
» Questions about abdominal radiation side effects? 2 Replies, Last Reply 01-02-2007, Started By rayona
A pelvic wash, also called peritoneal washing cytology (PWC), is a procedure in which the pelvic cavity is irrigated (washed) to check for cancer cells that have migrated beyond the cancer’s point of origin. Fluid is instilled into the abdominal cavity and washed around the abdominal organs, then withdrawn and analyzed for the presence of ...
Sexual dysfunction (SD) Ureter damage/injury. UTIs. Vaginal cuff tear/dehiscence. Weaker orgasms. Weight gain. Wound infection. Yeast infections. If you are experiencing any of these side effects, or are concerned you may deal with some after your hysterectomy, please join the HysterSisters Community where you will find other women like ...
The decision is up to me. Would be interested in learning what other women have experienced with cuff radiation, side effects, problems after radiation, happy with decision. MD said doing nothing I have a 93% 5 yr survival rate. If a tumor developed later they would treat it with vaginal radiation but would need to use higher dose than.
Of course, brachy has some life-long side effects, i.e., you have to do a bit of extra work afterwards to keep your vagina open. I just got my dilators today. They gave me two sizes, with instructions to at least try the larger one (1" diameter) but don't hesitate to use the smaller one (0.75" diameter) if the larger one causes pain.
As for radiation, side effects vary from one person to the next, and you may need internal radiation which can be more intense. I had 28 external treatments. I had mild diarrhea (easily controlled by dietary adjustments and occasional immodium). My vagina got drier and tighter and irritated, but I used dilators after treatment to stretch it ...
External radiation is very much like having an Xray done. (to give you an idea) Most side effects are felt after a series of treatments. Side effects often consist of bowel irritation, skin irritation at the treatment area, nausea, tiredness, painful urination (going with a full bladder can ease that- but check with the doc first!