Radiation Treatment: Managing Your Side Effects 

Dr. Kurien really helped me understand what is occurring, with the side effects I am experiencing, following my Brachytherapy. Her explanation of the physiology, reassures me that these symptoms will hopefully be temporary. My body just needs to adjust and heal. So glad I found this video! Thank you.

Well done. This was very helpful and informative. Thank you!

Really it was very helpful information. Thanks to all of you

27 treatments to right chest wall. The burns were really extreme. We had to stop for 10 days before last 7 treatments. My plastic surgeon intervened and saved me from more problems. My radiologist did not explain how severe my side effects were going to be. I am an RN. I believe in teaching. I believe in truth. I was a hospice nurse for 18 years. I saw so much lying. After all big money is the main concern for clinics. Why were all of my breat cancer women bald before they died?

I had 2 rounds of radioactive iodine treatment, for my thyroid canser. I had total thyroidectomy last oct 2020,then after 5months follow my radiation therapy. I had flakes in my scalp, fatigue, dry skin and i vomit when i in hospital.

I just completed my radiotherapy (radiation) 1week ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if all of these radiation oncologists would refuse the treatment themselves even if they had cancer.

Side effects radiation post prostatectomy are very serious and Urologist and Oncologist can not help. Is there any cure for burning urethra and perinium pain

Were you still able to work immediately afterward or do you need days off?

Just got done with radiation to my soft pallet. I’ve been working out for years so I was muscular when starting therapy. First four weeks I stayed strong and worked out hard, ate well. After 4th week I couldn’t eat as much. Couldn’t work out since my body lacked the fuel to do the job. I lost a total of 20 pounds. I’m 150, 5’10”. I look like crap now and am starting to slowly eat a little more, but not enough. I’m going to wait and restart my workout in November.

Im scared for my Dad is going to start soon, By heart aches for all ppl dealing with this disease

I had a total of 43 treatments back in 1988 for Hodgkin's Disease. I was 19. There was virtually no support or information. I'm glad to see that there is more help and support for patients

Hi, I have one question, is radio therapy for tumor in brain decrease the year of life..

How to control / reduce ther rt theray side effects

Thank you so much for video and info. I am scared to death. Traumatized by the Cancer and would love to runaway forever due to the Treatments needed. I have spoken to the doctors and they always seem to 'not understand this FULLY'. I am also claustrophobic so the MASK and machine will be a huge problem. I have asked for a Sedative. Anyway, just finished 3 cancer surgeries on throat, esophagus, lymph-nodes etc. Pet/Ct Scan came back with PROBLEMS. Needing immediate Treatment. Radiation and possibly chemo. The damage it seems to do to Saliva Glands and Good cells is a real problem. They seem to SLIDE PAST THESE SIDE EFFECTS & DAMAGE so as to keep you in you seat and from running out. lol I noticed in the Video the patients staying away from the real problems which CAN OCCUR. Like 20% weight loss forces doctors to install a PUMP in your stomach. Swallowing is a problem (even water) so how can you eat? They respond: 'Some are worse than others'. wow! I do not have a choice. I have to do the treatments or die by June 2020, I kept getting 'Oncology Opinions' all over town and the doctors kept saying 'basically the same thing'. We were HOPING surgery would do the trick but, the PET SCAN ruined that idea. Lymph-vascular Invasion sounds horrific. And throat, tongue, esophagus cancer. A War zone. I am a soldier, Veteran 9th Infantry Division. Vietnam so this caused some deep seeded PTSD to raise its ugly head in me....Yes, seeing a psychologist. Trauma Specialist. We shall see. Maybe I'll check back in 2 months or more and tell you all, 'IT WASN'T AS BAD AS THOUGHT IT WOULD BE'. ?? I am begging the hospital for SUPPORT. 100% SUPPORT. We shall see. Sometimes they promise a lot and deliver little. I was in the hospital and pain mgmt. sucked. Horrific pain issues never addressed. Bless you all. Thank you for allowing me to vent this. I start December 9, 2019. City of Hope. Damn! Lt this War begin. I need to fight, I know and try to stay as positive as possible. reading above you wouldn't think I could do that. I am not that depressed just scared. Frightened of the mask etc. The sedative will help I am sure. Psalm 46:10 Be Still......and Know that I am God. Is my favorite verse and in my Screenplay. A Movie I wrote about my life. Starting in an Orphanage in Maine. Faith Based. It is in God's hands.

I'm a yoga instructor & Fitness Trainer, I appreciate you, keep it up, 🌹

My brother had in the head and die, 4 weeks after radiotherapy in brain for 2 tumors. Lost all his head, burn his face skin, very tired and weak. There was zero positive side.

I am in third week of radiation tonsil and lymph node treatment. My mouth is very sore. No saliva, can't swallow, can't eat, can only sip very small amounts of water.

What about shampoo for people who received radiation 3 years ago?

Side/effect I hv rediation for my andomen itish and derhira liquid is best diet

No mitigations mentioned really except to exercise and rest. I am not convinced this really extends life or improves quality of life. Many oncologists say they would do this.

My Husband had Radiation treatment over a year ago for his vocal cord cancer. What causes him to be sick so much since the radiation he gets chills, vomiting, tired etc. what can he do to help these sicknesses he gets

I'm claustrophobic, do the main exit doors lock you in when receiving radiation?

Did any of you get sick or develop never had before symptoms after a ct scan. 14mgy and 325 slices microwaved my insides and made me brutally sick for months

I'm going to be having radiation treatment starting next month for an inoperable brain tumor (fortunately benign). I'm not looking forward to it.

is brain radation caused by using phone or not?

Sore throat 18 month after cancer severe surgery.

My sister have been going for radiation therapy after total mastectomy from a very long time. She has developed a wound at the site of operation which has refused to heal up after many treatment and gets severe pain in shoulder and hand. Can any one help to give a remedy for her condition and relieve her from pain and oozing from the wound.

Is it wise to do a body detox while going thru this? Please answer.

I hope your not leading pepole on! i havent eaten solid food in six and a half years, i live on two cal protien and spit mucas all day also aloe vera gel was the best thing i did too prevent blisstering. If you can help me eat solid food again please let me know

I really want to know my limb bars in my back have gone back my first week I had chemo radiation then the doctor says oh you have prostate cancer and it's an oldest tree both of them at the same time but here's what I don't like when I get the prostate and take the pills it makes me angry and furious but it's the same time is it easy just to have my other treatment done to my landmarks on my back it makes me walk better...

skin getting red??? mine turned dark purple and then black and then peeled off and i am a white woman

Unfortunately I lost my hair til this day ( 15 years later ) in a perfect half circle on one side of my head .....sucks. ☢️😤😰

Unloading side effects.

Do you really need music underground???........NO

All I got was a pamphlet.

2:31 "it does not matter" what an idiotic statement, it may not matter to this so called doctor, but it sure matter to the patient!!

Does more harm then good.wood only be my last choice if all else fails.

After the radiation “treatment” ends up inevitably killing the patient, they will blame it on the “cancer advancing”. Same with chemo. By then, your money is taken and their depopulation agenda is fulfilled after reducing carbon emissions from your oxygen consumption

Ummm hello Can we use our brains? There is NO SUCH THING AS A SIDE EFFECT! There are effects. Please make a note of it.

I can't stand the loss of taste. It kills your appetite. They need a way to protect your tongue from exposure. This is horrible to be going through. I pray it returns after my treatment

Most people that I’ve seen get treatment passed away after a few months.

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We are by the STRIPS OF JESUS CHRISTUS

My right side stopped, muscles are stuck.

YOU PEOPLE BETTER STOP TRUSTING DOCTORS, GET YOUR RESULTS, GO HOPME AND RESEARCH, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, U DO HAVE OPTIONS.

You should not have to involve a bunch of expensive and clueless strangers into your world. Your “team” will leave you to make your own decisions about comfort and lifestyle anyway. What a messed up system.

WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST