Cancer Discussions, Day To Day Matters Forum - November 25th, 2009 - 3 Comments
Is there any way to reduce side effects of external Radiation for Thyroid cancer?
My mother has Anaplastic Thyroid cancer. She has already started treatement for external radiation (one week is over and still 5 more weeks to go)
Is there any way to reduce side effects of external Radiation for
Not really. You just have to treat the side effects as they come up. Her doctor should be examining her about once a week during treatment. He should be able to give her something for whatever bothers her during treatment. I had a huge radiation sore throat and also got shingles. But they were right on it with some treatment.
Best wishes
pain control, pca pupm and frequent checks for levels of pain. patient upright position to prevent choking, watching for complications of decreased breathing, lung collapse, blood clot formation,monitor surgical site for hemorrhage and drain in place.basically would have touble swallowing so would have to check for choking, aspirating, vomiting etc b.s levels, dehydration and anorexia, hairloss,increase sleep relaxation to decrease anxiety, early ambuiation
I’m so sorry your mother is going through this. Below is a link to a John Hopkins supported treatment that can greatly reduce the normal side effects.
All the best to you and your mom.