Appointment with oncology consultant

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Good morning everyone i thought I would post what the outcome of my meeting with the oncologist yesterday it was all positive they have offered me  chemoradiation any body else been through this who could please offer me any advice love to all Phil xx

  • Hi Phil, glad it was a positive meeting and you are feeling ok about their treatment suggestions. No experience myself but sure someone else will respond with some support soon. Enjoy a more relaxed weekend. Love Hx

  •  . Morning Phil. Good to know you had a positive meeting . I had chemoradiation for my MIBC. Six weeks of daily treatment (Mon-Fri). I believe the latest protocol is 4 weeks with a heavier dose. Treatment is painless. You will go for a planning session which takes about half an hour . This is just to take images from different angles to pinpoint a target. They put tiny tattoo marks on hips and pubic area for reference. Daily treatment takes bout 15 minutes but there is usually a bit of waiting as appointments are rarely on time. I had a PICC line fitted for the chemo part. A chemo pump is fitted on weeks 1 and 4 (MMC/5FU). The drugs are administered so slowly over the week and doesn't have the same side effects as the one day big hits that you have had. I believe that most of the machines used today are more advanced and accurate than the clanky old ones I had ten years ago. I hope this helps. I currently still have a normal working bladder. Happy to try and answer any questions if I can. Best wishes.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • Hi Phil,I’m glad the appointment was positive.I hope your next treatment goes well.Love Jane x

  • Good   morning  rily  thanks for your information it's a big help  all the best Phil 

  • Good morning Jane thank you have a nice day Phil x 

  • Glad you feel it was a positive meeting, good luck with the treatment Phil. Having a positive outlook can really help you deal with things. 

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  • Hi Simon thanks hope all is good with you take care Phil. 

  • Aye all gravy at the moment, just looking forward to my next Dyno rod session on the 29th of this month. Rofl

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  • Good luck on the 29th Simon all the best Phil Smiley

  • Morning Phil, I had exactly the same treatment and regime as Rily. Painless but a bit hectic going for treatment day after day. One positive then (8 years ago) was free hospital parking for cancer patients. Good luck with your treatment.

    Garviv