Just wondering if anyone has had PCI radiotherapy to their head to prevent cancer spreading to their brain after chemo has been finished? There is a high risk of this happening with lung cancer apparently,which i find terrifying! If any of you have had it could you please say how it went? and what were the side effects? i am trying to gather info to make a decision whether or not to have it. I don't care if i lose all my hair,better to have sanity and life i think . All replies will be gratefully looked at Bless you all Jaunty
Hi Jaunty
I had my treatment, including PCI, back in 2011 and 7 years later am still here very much alive, kicking and fully compos mentis!
As the PCI is preventative it is delivered at a much lower dose than the usual radiotherapy. Also it is not given until at least 6 weeks after chemo to greatly reduce any long term side effects. Trust your Consultant, he/she will be very experienced with this.
Fantastic news that you have finished you chemo.
Good luck with the PCI, you will be fine.
Kegsy x
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