One Week On from Radiotherapy

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So it's been just over a wek since I finished my radiotherapy.  What's been happening?  Well, I'm still tired, but not as bad as I was.  Skin did get sore, but so much better now.

Had a call from my consultant yesterday, I'm going to Birmingham on Wednesday to drink some contrast dye, to then go back the next day to have a scan on my kidney to check on that tumour, in readiness for my operation.  Never had to drink the dye before (always had an injection before) and never the day before.  Not sure what that means, whether it's a different type of scan or what. Anyone else had to drink the contrast dye the day before?  What does it taste like?  How much do I have to drink?

Suppose I'll find out on Wednesday when I get there. xx

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Charley...i had to drink contrast dye..gastrografin i had...but that was just before my CT scan...not the day before...so it may be different for you. Its not unpleasant to drink...they mixed it with cordial so it didnt taste too bad....i had to drink a jug full...a glass every 15 mins...if that makes sense...haha..but it wasnt to bad..and it passed through my system uneventfully...if you know what i mean...

    Good luck for wednesday and the rest of your treatment...take care love Sharon xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Sharon,

    Just picked up my little bottle - gastrogavin.  Got to drink it at 6pm tonight.  Then have to be there at 12:30 tomorrow to drink more before my scan at 13:30!!!

    Feel like Alice in Wonderland - with a drink me bottle!!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi charley , you do make me laugh bless you, i dont know anything about dye , but wanted to wish you luck, alice in wonderland :) will be thinking of you xxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Charley,

    I don't know if the dye is like the one I have to drink before my scans - it smells like ouzo but unfortunately thats where the similarity ends - they have to mix it with squash because its a taste you wouldn't choose yourself!!!! So don't you go mixing it with gin or vodka - although it might make for some psychedelic images on the scan!!!!

    I hope all goes well for you & the scan results show that the treatment is having a big effect.

    Take care, love & best wishes Angie xx