Hi
Has anyone had prophylactic radiotherapy on the brain ? I have small cell lung cancer and have responded well to treatment and my consultant told me he wants me to have this. I have read about it and feel unsure. Just want to hear other people's experience
Hi S1966, I see its your first post so welcome to the Online Community. A cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but when it comes to support there is nothing better than talking with others who are in the exact same position.
To widen your search for others to talk with you may want to join and post in our Lung Cancer and Brain, secondary tumours groups. These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
Macmillan have many support services so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
