Question about radiotherapy

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Hi everyone

My dad had a craniotomy in January. He was due to start radiotherapy/chemo last week but he developed an infection around his op site. They’ve operated today and removed a piece of his skull, and now I’m wondering what this might mean for his treatment. Will he be allowed radiotherapy? I can’t really find anything online.

I know we aren’t Drs and I’m not asking for medical advice but has anyone experienced anything like this??

Thank you

Branoc over 2 years ago

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about your Dad picking up an infection. You're right we're not Drs but everything else being equal I can't see why this would necessarily prevent radiotherapy unless he becomes unwell due to the infection.

The fact that you can't find anything online would suggest it's at least not a common reason to not start radiotherapy. Might be worth a call to the Clinical Nurse Specialist to see if they can advise.

Hope the op was successful and he stays clear of infection.

Chris

GF92 over 2 years ago in reply to Branoc

Hiya Chris

Thank you for this reply. You’re right, definitely a question for the pros, I think we are due to speak with them today. Just thought I’d ask on here in the meantime as I had fallen down a Google rabbit hole!

Hopefully we get some info soon

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