Prophylactic Cranial irradiation

FormerMember
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My oncologist is recommending PCI I am very nervous about potential side effects .Has anyone been through this treatment 

  • Hi Judie

    I had 10 daily sessions of PCI back in early 2012 as the final part of my treatment for Small Cell Lung Cancer.  Other than losing the hair that had started to grow back post Chemo, I had no side effects during the treatment.  In fact, I popped in every day to have the sessions on my way to work.

    Nearly 10 years on, I haven't really noticed anything significant other than perhaps a slight increase in the number  of 'senior moments'.  Still very capable of doing mental maths and generally navigating my way through daily life.

    Remember, the risks of not having the PCI far out way the risks of having it.

    Hope this helps to calm your nerves. 

    Kegsy x

    "If you are going through hell, keep going" ; Sir Winston Churchill
    " Cancer may take my life; however it will not become my life" Kegsy August 2011
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    FormerMember in reply to Kegsy

    Thank you for your response , I am glad thinks worked out so well for you.I am finding it very difficult to make a decision but am encouraged by your positive response